Citric acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Citric acid
Linear Formula:  C6H8O7
Molecular Weight:  192.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 77-92-9

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.1 hPa (20°C)
Water Solubility Soluble
Explosion limit 8 %, 65 °F
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.493~1.509
B pt. 310°C
M pt. 153-159°C
Density 1.660 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 29181400
Flash point 100°C
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
Citric Acid is widely used as a food preservative flavoring agent and in pharmaceuticals and cleaning products.

Purpose
The purpose of Citric Acid is to act as an acidulant preservative and chelating agent in various industrial and biological processes

General Description
Citric Acid is a naturally occurring weak organic acid found in citrus fruits and involved in cellular metabolism.