Menu

Citric acid monohydrate

CAS：59-49-29-1
Formula：

C₆H₈O₇·H₂O

DESCRIPTION

Other name: Citric acid hydrate，Citric acid Mono 

Appearance: Colorless or white crystalline powder or granule 

General characteristic: with one crystal water, no smell, taste very acid, soluble in water, alcohol and ether. It’s aqueous solution is acid. Micro weathering in dry air, deliquescing in moist air

Molecular formula: C6H8O7·H2O

Molecular weight/: 210.14

CAS No.: 5949-29-1

EINECS No.: 200-662-2

SPECIFICATION

ITEM	UNIT	BP2007	USP30	HSCA
Description		Colorless or White Crystailine Powder or granule
Identification		Pass	Pass	Pass
Clarity and color of solution		Pass	Pass	Pass
Color of solution		Pass	Pass	Pass
Assay	%	99.5-100.5	99.5-100.5	99.5-100.5
Water	%	7.5-9.0	7.5-9.0	7.5-9.0
Aluminium	ppm	≤0.2	≤0.2	≤0.2
Heavy metals	ppm	≤10	≤10	≤5
Oxalic acid	ppm	≤360	≤360	≤100
Sulphates	ppm	≤150	≤150	≤50
Readily carbonizable substances		Pass	Pass	Pass
Sulphated ash	%	≤0.1	≤0.1	≤0.05
Bacterial endotoxins	I.U/mg	≤0.5	Pass	≤0.5

APPLICATION

Citric acid is mainly used as an acidulant, flavorant and preservative in foods and beverages. It Is also used as an antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent builder. 

PACKAGE

25kg bag,501b bag,1000kg bag, etc. 

STORAGE

Kept in a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place. 

【Return】