Citric acid monohydrate
Synonym(s):2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid;Citric acid monohydrate
- CAS NO.:5949-29-1
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O8
- Molecular Weight: 210.1388
- MDL number: MFCD00008765
- EINECS: 200-662-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-06-04 19:18:49
What is Citric acid monohydrate?
Description
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a white crystalline powder. This product acts as a preservative and antioxidant. It is also used as an acidulant, flavoring agent and antistaling agent in fruit drinks, candy, cookies, biscuits, canned fruits, jams, and jellies. It differs from other forms of citric acid by having a moisture percentage ranging from 7.5 - 9.0.
The Uses of Citric acid monohydrate
Citric Acid Monohydrate is used as an Acidulate, Food additive, Pharmaceutical application and as a synergist in antioxidant mixtures.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties. It maintains stability of active ingredients and is used as a preservative. It is also used as an acidulant to control pH and acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood.
Properties of Citric acid monohydrate
Melting point: | -94 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 56 °C760 mm Hg(lit.) |
Density | 0.791 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Flash point: | 1 °F |
storage temp. | no restrictions. |
solubility | Citric Acid Monohydrate is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and sparingly soluble in ether. |
form | Solid |
color | White |
Water Solubility | 1630 g/L (20 oC) ;H2O: soluble 54% (w/w) at 10°C (Citric acid in water) |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Safety information for Citric acid monohydrate
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Citric acid monohydrate
InChIKey | YASYEJJMZJALEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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