Henan Sinocean Chemical Co. Ltd.

CITRIC ACID

• Category :

  Inorganic chemicals/Others

• Synonyms :

  2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid;Citric acid, anhydrous;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2 hydroxy-;Citric acid anhydrous;Citric acid anhydride;2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;Anhydrous Citric Acid;

• CAS NO :

  77-92-9

• EC NO :

  201-069-1

• Molecular Formula :

  C₆H₈O₇

• Molecular Weight :

  192.122

• Main Specifications :

  colorless or white crystal

• InChI :

  InChI=1/C6H8O7/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)/p-3

• Packing :

  25kgs poly woven bag or according to your order

• Product description :

  Citric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, and therefore occurs in the metabolism of virtually all living things. Citric acid is a commodity chemical, and more than a million tonnes are produced every year by fermentation. It is used mainly as an acidifier, as a flavoring, and as a chelating agent. If you want to know more information about our products, pls contact us at any time , we will try our best to service for you. Looking forward to your early reply. Have a nice day!

• Uses :

  Citric Acid is mainly used as acidulant,flavoring agent, preservative and antistaling agent in food and beverage industry.it is also used as antioxidant,plasticizer and detergent in chemical,cosmetics and cleaning industries.

• Molecular Structure :