Anhydrous citric acid

Synonym: 77-92-9; Citric acid; 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; Aciletten; Anhydrous citric acid; Citro; Citretten; Chemfill; Hydrocerol A; Citric acid anhydrous; Kyselina citronova; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid; 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid; 2-Hydroxypropanetricarboxylic acid; Citric acid,anhydrous

MDL: MFCD00011669
CAS Number: 77-92-9
Compound CID: 311

Product Size

100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Anhydrous citric acid is used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks.

Molecular Formula

C₆H₈O₇

Source

Occurs in the free state in lemons, currants, beetroot etc.

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in water (750g/L at 20℃), ethanol, ether, insoluble in benzene, slightly soluble in chloroform

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

135°C

Applications

Anhydrous citric acid can be used as a natural preservative.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask