Citric acid monohydrate

Citric acid

  • Cas Number :5949-29-1
  • Chemical Formula : C6H8O7.H2O
  • Molecular Weight : 210.14

Citric acid monohydrate

Citric acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.

Description:
White, colourless crystalline powder
Assay:
98.5% - 101.0%
Sulphate:
NMT 150ppm.
Oxalate:
NMT 100ppm.
Heavy metal (as Pb):
NMT 5ppm.
Moisture:
NMT 10.0%
Calcium:
NMT 200ppm.