Citric Acid Anhydrous USP/FCC
Citric Acid Anhydrous is a colorless crystal or white crystalline powder with a strong acidic taste and high water solubility. It is a weak organic acid widely used as a preservative, flavoring agent, acidulant and as a raw material in various applications including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and detergents. It has a 99.5-100.5% purity and complies with BP/USP/FCC standards. The product is highly soluble in water and is known for its sour taste and preservative properties.
- High purity
- BP/USP/FCC compliant
- Versatile applications
- Food grade
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Citric Acid Anhydrous
- CAS number(s)
- 77-92-9
- EC number
- 201-069-1
- Molecular formula
- C6H8O7 or CH2COOH-C(OH)COOH-CH2COOH
- InChI key
- KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- Citric Acid
- Synonyms
- 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid, Hydroxytricarballylic Acid, Hydroxytricarballylic Acid (anhydrous), Citro, 2-Hydroxytricarballylic Acid (anhydrous)
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Solid | - |
| Form | Powder, Crystalline | - |
| Color | White | - |
| Odor | Odorless | - |
| Melting Point/Freezing Point | 153 | °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | 1010 | °C |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.0000001 (at 25°C) | kPa |
| Density | 1.66 (at 20°C) | g/cm³ |
| Dynamic viscosity | 6.5 (at 25°C) | mPa.s |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Characteristic | White crystal, granular or fine granular | - | - |
| - | Identification & Solubility | Pass Test | - | - |
| - | Clarity & Color of Solution | Pass Test | - | - |
| - | Water Content | Not more than 0.5 | % | - |
| - | Heavy Metals | Not more than 5 | ppm | - |
| - | Oxalic Acid | Not more than 360 | ppm | - |
| - | Readily Carbonisable Substances | Pass Test | - | - |
| - | Sulphated Ash | Not more than 0.05 | % | - |
| - | Sulphate | Not more than 150 | ppm | - |
| - | Purity | 99.5 - 100.5 | % | - |
| - | Bacterial Endotoxin | Not more than 0.5 | IU/mg | - |
| - | Aluminium | Not more than 0.2 | ppm | - |
| - | Organic Volatile Impurity | Pass Test | - | - |
| - | Lead | Not more than 0.5 | ppm | - |
| - | Tridodecylamine | Not more than 0.1 | ppm | - |
| - | Sterility | Pass Test | - | - |
- Product groups
- Citric AcidPreservatives
- Applications
- Baked goodsLaundry productsConfectionerySurface cleanersDairy productsPersonal care productsBeverage processing
- Functions
- Chelating agentpH stabilizerAcidulant
- Market segments
- Water desalinationWineGreen chemicalsChemical intermediatesBrewingSkin care productsBakery & snacksBeverage productionDietary supplementsConfectioneryDairyHair care productsLaundry care
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling