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Citric acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Citric acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Citric acid;2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;Anhydrous citric acid |
| Chinese name | 柠檬酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 枸橼酸;无水柠檬酸;柠檬酸 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 77-92-9 |
| EINECS No. | 201-069-1 |
| Molecular formula | C6H8O7 |
| Molecular weight | 192.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; water ≤0.5% (anhydrous); heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.05%; oxalate ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, pleasant acidic taste
Application scenarios
Food acidulant, beverage, pharmaceutical excipient, cleaning agent, cosmetics