Project Description

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT Citric Acid
CAS # 77-92-9
SYNONYM Citric acid ;2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid ; 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid ; b-Hydroxytricarballylic acid
FORMULA C6H8O7
APPEARANCE White crystalline powder, Odorless
MELTING POINT 153 °C
MOLECULAR MASS 192.123 g/mol
SOLUBILITY Very soluble in water
Freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and sparingly soluble in ether.
DENSITY 1.665 g/cm3
NOTES Uses: Preparation of citrates, acidulant in beverages, foods, flavoring extracts, confections, soft drinks, antioxidant, chelating agent in foods, sequestrant, dispersant, detergent builder, metal cleaner, curing accelerator and intermediate for paints.

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