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Citric Acid Anhydrous Food ...

Citric Acid Anhydrous Food Grade CAS: 77-92-9 | M.F: HOC(COOH)(CH2COOH)2 | MW: 192.12, Buy now for reproducible and reliable results from ChemieR Organic Reagent at Chemical World.

Citric Acid Anhydrous Food Grade (CAS No. 77-92-9) is an inorganic crystalline material, an acidic substance, without any color and transparent. It is a powerful antioxidant and a preservative which is a naturally occurring weak organic acid in citrus fruits. It has a chemical formula, C6H8O7 and is also known as 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid or 2-Hydroxypropan-1, 2,3- tricarboxylic acid. It is water and ethyl soluble, and sparingly soluble in ether, therefore being very versatile in both food and laboratory use.

Applications

  • Preservative/Shelf-Life Enhancer: Keeps beverages and processed foods fresh.
  • pH Stabilizer: Regulates acidity of drinks and food.
  • Flavor Enhancer: Adds a mild, taste pleasant, sour flavor.
  • Food Processing Stabilizer: Enhances quality, texture and consistency of dairy and processed food.

Key Characteristics

  • Meets safety and food grade standards of FCC.
  • Chemical and microbiological stability, with the longest shelf-life.
  • Easy to handle in industrial, laboratory, or educational settings
  • Regular performance in food, beverage, and research applications.

Overview

Citric Acid Anhydrous Food Grade (CAS No. 77-92-9) finds a lot of application in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. It is soluble in both water and ethanol in its crystalline powder state, and is easily incorporated into liquids, powder and processed foods. In addition to its application in the food industry as a natural preservative and flavoring agent, it is used in analytical chemistry and in pharmaceutical preparations and biochemistry experiments like citric acid, as a chelating and buffering agent.

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Properties

Quality Level
200
Vapor Density
-
Vapor Pressure
-
Assay
99.5%
Form
crystals
autoignition temp.
-
expl. lim.
8 %, 65 °F
technique(s)
-
impurities
Substances carbonizable by hot sulfuric acid, passes test
color
-
transmittance
-
refractive index
-
pH
-
bp
-
mp
153-159 °C (lit.)
density
-
UV absorption
-
application(s)
-
SMILES string
OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C6H8O7/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
InChI key
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 

Safety Information

Pictograms
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H319
Precautionary Statements
P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Target Organs
-
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
-
Flash Point(C)
-

Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Product Specification (PS) and Certificates of Analysis (COA) click Document Button

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Citric Acid Anhydrous Food Grade?
It is an anhydrous form of citric acid supplied for applications requiring the product’s stated food-grade specifications.
2. What are its common applications?
Citric acid is used in suitable food formulations, acidity regulation, and other applications where the applicable specifications permit its use.
3. What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
Its formula is C6H8O7, and its molecular weight is approximately 192.12 g/mol.
4. What does anhydrous mean?
Anhydrous means the stated chemical form does not contain water of crystallization.
5. Why is citric acid used in formulations?
It can contribute acidity and help adjust pH in suitable formulations.
6. Is this product suitable for every food application?
Suitability depends on the product specifications, intended use, and applicable regulatory requirements.
7. Can it be used to prepare aqueous solutions?
Yes, citric acid is soluble in water and can be used in suitable solution preparations.
8. How should this product be stored?
Store it in a tightly closed container under the recommended storage conditions.
9. Where can I obtain the Product Specifications, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for this product?
Check the product page’s Documents section for available documents. Contact the Chemical World sales team for assistance.
10. How can I purchase Citric Acid Anhydrous Food Grade from Chemical World?
Contact the Chemical World sales team for availability, pricing, specifications, and ordering assistance.