Citric acid

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China

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CAS NO.: 77-92-9 EINECS: 201-069-1
Molecular Formula: C6H8O7 Molecular weight: 192.12
Molecular Structure:

Description: Citric Acid can exist either in Citric Acid anhydrous ( water-free) form or as Citric Acid monohydrate. In chemical structure, Citric Acid shares the properties of other carboxylic acids. When heated above 175 ° C, Citric Acid decomposes through the loss of carbon dioxide and water.
Specification:
CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS BP98/ USP24
DEFINITION COMPLIES WITH THE TEST
CHARACTERS A WHITE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER, COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR GRANULES
IDENTIFICATION COMPLIES WITH THE TEST
ASSAY 99.5% ~ 100.5%
LOSS ON DRYING d0.5%
READILY CARBONISABLE SUBSTANCES PASS THE TEST
SULFATE ASH d0.1%
IRON d50PPM
CHLORIDE d50PPM
OXALATE d300PPM
SULPHATE d150PPM
HEAVY METALS d10PPM
ARSENIC d4PPM
CALCIUM d200PPM
BARIUM PASS THE TEST
TRIDODECYLAMINE d0.1PPM

CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE BP98/ USP24
DEFINITION COMPLIES WITH THE TEST
CHARACTERS A WHITE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER, COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR GRANULES
IDENTIFICATION COMPLIES WITH THE TEST
ASSAY 99.5% ~ 100.5%
LOSS ON DRYING 7.5-9.0%
READILY CARBONISABLE SUBSTANCES PASS THE TEST
SULFATE ASH d0.1%
IRON d50PPM
CHLORIDE d50PPM
OXALATE d300PPM
SULPHATE d150PPM
HEAVY METALS d10PPM
ARSENIC d1PPM
CALCIUM d200PPM
BARIUM PASS THE TEST
Uses
Food additive
As a food additive, Citric Acid is used as a flavoring and preservative in food and beverages, especially soft drinks. Citric Acid is denoted by E number E330. Citrate salts of various metals are used to deliver those minerals in a biologically available form in many dietary supplements. The buffering properties of citrates are used to control pH in household cleaners and pharmaceuticals. In the United States the purity requirements for Citric Acid as a food additive is defined by the Food Chemical Codex ( FCC) , which is published by the United States Pharmacopoeia ( USP) .
Water softening
Citric Acid ' s ability to chelate metals makes it useful in soaps and laundry detergents.
Others
Citric Acid is used in biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry to passivate high-purity process piping ( in lieu of using nitric acid) .
Citric Acid is the active ingredient in some bathroom and kitchen cleaning solutions.
Citric Acid is commonly used as a buffer to increase the solubility of brown heroin.
Citric Acid can be added to ice cream to keep fat globules separate, and can be added to recipes in place of fresh lemon juice as well.
Citric Acid is commonly employed in wine production as a substitute or improver where fruits containing little or no natural acidity are used.
Citric Acid is also used as a stop bath in photography.
Citric Acid is used as one of the active ingredients in the production of anti-viral tissues.[ 13]
Citric Acid is used as the main ripening agent in the first steps of making mozzarella cheese
Packing:
25kg/ bag or as required.
Keywords Citric Acid, Citric acid anhydrous, 2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid.

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