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Citric acid monohydrate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Citric acid monohydrate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Citric acid monohydrate;2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid monohydrate |
| Chinese name | 一水柠檬酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 柠檬酸一水合物;枸橼酸一水物 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 5949-29-1 |
| EINECS No. | 200-929-4 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O8 |
| Molecular weight | 210.14 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 99.5–100.5%; water 7.5–9.0%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.05%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, pleasant acidic taste
Application scenarios
Food acidulant, beverage, pharmaceutical excipient, cleaning agent, cosmetics