| Identification | |
| Name: | Citric acid monohydrate |
| Synonyms: | Citric Acid Monohydrate BP; citric acid free acid monohydrate*crystalline; Citric acid; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,propane-tricarboxylic acid, monohydrate; Hydrous citric acid; Citric acid, monohydrate; Citric acid Monohydride; Citric acid Mono |
| CAS: | 5949-29-1 |
| EINECS: | 221-095-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H8O7?H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 210.14 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H8O7.H2O/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);1H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1090 3/PG 2 |
| Density: | 1.54 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents, nitrates. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.359(lit.) |
| Appearance: | white crystals or powder |
| Specification: |
?Citric acid monohydrate , its cas register number is 5949-29-1. It also can be called?Citric acid hydrate ; Citric acid monohydrate ; UNII-2968PHW8QP ; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate . It is a?white crystals or powder. |
| Packinggroup: | I; II; III |
| HS Code: | 29181400 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Usage: | A natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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