Citric Acid Monohydrate
Specification of Product
Product Name : Citric Acid Monohydrate
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate
CAS No.: 5949-29-1
EINECS: 201-069-1
Molecular formula: C6H8O7 . H2O
Molecular Weight: 210.14
Citric Acid Monohydrate Specification
Appearance: colorless or white crystal
Assay: 99.5-100.5%
Moisture: 7.5-9.0%
Sulphated ash: 0.1% max
Sulphate: 150 ppm max
Oxalate: 36 ppm max
Aluminium: 0.2 ppm max
Bacherial endotoxins: 0.51U/mg max
Heavy metals (as Pb): 5 ppm max
Mesh size: 8-80
Taste and smell: odorless, extremely sour in taste
Organizational status: crystalline particles or powder, without lumps. Monohydrate citric acid slightly decomposes in dry air.
Impurity level: there were no visible impurities under normal vision before and after dissolution.
Solubility: It is soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in ether, and the aqueous solution shows acidic properties.
pH (5% aqueous solution): 2.00
Citric Acid Monohydrate Packing
25kg/bag， 25MT/20'FCL
Shelf life: 3 years
Citric Acid Monohydrate Application
Food & Beverage: Acidity regulator, preservative, flavor enhancer, antioxidant
Daily Chemicals: Chelating agent, pH adjuster, descaling agent
Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical excipient, effervescent tablet raw material
Industry: Metal cleaning, water treatment, electroplating auxiliary
