| CAS# | 5949-29-1 |
| FORMULA | C6H8O7.H2O |
| INS Number | 330 |
| E Number | E330 |
| Synonyms | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate |
| GROUPS / USES | Adhesives & Sealants, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Antifreeze & Coolant, Buffering Agent, Construction Chemicals, Corrosion Inhibitor, Flame Retardants, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Lubricant & Grease, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Mining – Salts & Metals, Oil Field Services, Petroleum Additives, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Textile Auxiliaries, Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals, Antioxidants, Chelants, Emulsifier |
| Markets | Animal Care, CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Food & Beverage, HI&I – Household, Industrial & Institutional, Mining, Oil & Gas, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking, Textiles, Water Treatment |
FAQ’S
What is Citric acid monohydrate?
Citric acid monohydrate is a weak organic acid that contains one molecule of water per citric acid molecule that appears as a white crystalline powder.
What are the uses of Citric acid monohydrate?
Citric acid monohydrate is used as a flavor enhancer that adds a sour taste to foods and drinks. It is used as a preservative that prevents food from spoiling. It acts as an antioxidant that protects food from oxidation. It acts as a pH buffer that controls the acidity level of foods and drinks. It acts as an anticoagulant and excipient in pharmaceuticals. It neutralizes odors and removes stains in cleaning products.
Is Citric acid monohydrate Safe to Consume?
Citric acid monohydrate is recognized as safe for consumption by food regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA when used in approved amounts. It is commonly found in many food and beverage products.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Citric acid monohydrate to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealant, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Antifreeze & Coolant, Construction Chemicals, Corrosion Inhibitors, Flame Retardants, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Lubricant & Grease, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Mining – Salts & Metals, Oil Field Services, Petroleum Additives, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Textile Auxiliaries, Water Treatment & Pool Chemicals.
Citric acid monohydrate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless, translucent crystals or as a white, granular to fine, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol and ether |
| Lead | NMT 0.5 mg/kg |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.05% |
| Tridodecylamine (for solvent-extracted Citric acid only) | NMT 0.1 mg/kg |
| Water | NMT 8.8% |
