Citric acid monohydrate PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]
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Synonym: Citric acid monohydrate
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 |
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| 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.
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