Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a colorless crystal or white crystalline powder with a strong acidic taste and high water solubility. Citric Acid is used as a cleaning and chelating agent in industries. Citric Acid is also used in various industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and foods. Citric Acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties.
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Product overview
Citric Acid is a colorless crystal or white crystalline powder with a strong acidic taste and high water solubility. Citric Acid is used as a cleaning and chelating agent in industries. Citric Acid is also used in various industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and foods. Citric Acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties.
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Chemical Identifiers
- Chemical Name / Components
- Citric acid
- CAS Numbers
- 77-92-9
- EC Number
- 201-069-1
- InChIKey
- KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Molecular Formula
- C6H8O7 or CH2COOH-C(OH)COOH-CH2COOH
- Synonyms
- Hydroxytricarballylic acid; Citro; 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid; Anhydrous citric acid
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1670 kg/m3
- Physical State
- Solid
- Odor
- Odorless
- Properties Notes
- Crystalline solid. Granular powder.
Available Packaging
| Packaging | Product Code |
|---|---|
| 2600 # Tote | 768100001 |