Cat. No.: X23-04-XQ1029
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
Properties
Description
Anhydrous citric acid is used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks.
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.
Applications
Anhydrous citric acid can be used as a natural preservative.
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask
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