| Model: | C6H8O7 |
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| Brand: | bimuss |
| Origin: | Made In China |
| Category: | Chemicals / Food Additives |
| Label: | - |
| Price: |
US $1
/ ton
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| Min. Order: | 1 ton |
| Live Chat: | Last Online:13 Sep, 2021 |
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Basic information |
Alias:Citrate acid,Citric acid anhydrous,Citric acid monohydrate
CAS No. 77-92-9 Chemical formula:C6H8O7 or C6H8O7·H2O
EINECS:201-069-1 Molecular weight:192.13
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Product introduction |
Citric acid is divided into anhydrous citric acid and citric acid monohydrate. It is an important organic acid, natural preservative and food additive. Synthetic citric acid is produced by fermentation of sugary substances such as granulated sugar, molasses, starch and grapes.
Citric acid is a natural occurring fruit acid and produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications.Citric acid anhydrous occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water,freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and sparingly soluble in ether.
Citrate acid anhydrous is used as acidity agent,flavoring agent and preservative in food industry,as raw material and flavoring agent in medical industry,as antioxidant,plasticizer,detergent in chemical,cosmetic and washing industries,as dyeing auxiliary in dye industry etc.
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Specification |
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Parameter |
Grade |
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Product Name |
Citric acid |
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Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
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Water solubility |
Soluble |
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Density |
1.542g/cm3 |
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Boiling point |
175℃ |
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Melting point |
153-159℃ |
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Flash point |
155.2℃ |
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Application |
Food/Beverages/Personal Care/Cleaners & Detergents/Industrial Applications/Healthcare/Feed & Pet Food
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Delivery information |
Packing:25kg Plastic Bag.
Dangerous goods transport No.: UN 1789.
HS Code:2918140000
