Citric acid monohydrate PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C6H8O7.H2O
Molecular Weight:  210.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 5949-29-1

Properties

Vapour pressure < 0.01 hPa at 25 °C
Water Solubility ca.880 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.359
B pt. 175°C
M pt. 135 - 152 °C
Density 1.540 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H319,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29181590
Flash point 173.9 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Citric acid monohydrate is used as a flavor enhancer acidulant preservative and pH control agent in soft drinks candies jams and processed foods.It is used in tablets syrups effervescent formulations and medicinal products to improve stability taste and dissolution properties.It is added to skincare products shampoos and soaps to adjust pH and improve product stability.

Purpose
The primary purpose of citric acid monohydrate is to adjust acidity enhance flavor stabilize products and prevent deterioration caused by oxidation or metal ions. It also helps improve product quality shelf life and effectiveness in various formulati

General Description
Citric acid monohydrate is a weak organic acid widely used in food pharmaceutical cosmetic and industrial applications. It is highly soluble in water has a sour taste and functions as an acidulant chelating agent preservative and pH regulator.