Citric Acid

About Citric Acid

Properties :

Monohydrate:

1. Molecular Formula: C6H8O7H2O

2. Molecular Weight: 210.14 g/mol

3. Appearance: White, crystalline powder

4. Density: 1.66 g/cm

5. Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol

Anhydrous:

1. Molecular Formula: C6H8O7

2. Molecular Weight: 192.12 g/mol

3. Appearance: White, crystalline powder

4. Density: 1.64 g/cm

5. Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol

Applications:

1. Food and beverages (preservative, flavor enhancer)

2. Pharmaceuticals (excipient, stabilizer)

3. Cosmetics and skincare (pH adjuster, antioxidant)

4. Industrial cleaning (descaling, degreasing)

5. Textile and leather processing

Benefits:

1. Natural and biodegradable

2. Effective preservative and acidulant

3. Chelating properties

4. Flavor enhancer and masking agent

Overview :

Citric Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid, commonly used as:

1. Preservative

2. Acidulant

3. Chelating agent

4. Flavor enhancer

5. Antioxidant