Structure

Citric Acid

CAS
77-92-9
Catalog Number
ACM77929
Category
Other Products
Molecular Weight
192.12
Molecular Formula
C6H8O7

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Specification

Description
Inherently natural as it occurs in citric fruits, produced by fermentation of carbohydrates
Synonyms
Boric acid-potassium chloride-sodium hydroxide buffer
IUPAC Name
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Canonical SMILES
C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/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)
InChI Key
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
248.08 °C
Melting Point
153-159 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
100 °C
Density
1.67 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility
Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ether
Appearance
Solid
Application
Creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, bath bombs/fizzes (combined with sodium bicarbonate).
Storage
2-8 °C
Active Content
99.5%
Complexity
227
Composition
Citric acid
Exact Mass
192.02700259
Features And Benefits
Acidulant (useful to adjust pH of products to make them more acid / less alkaline)Chelating effect (neutralizes minerals to enhance activity of antioxidants & preservatives)Buffering effect (helps to maintain pH between 2.5-6.5 & stabilizes active ingredients)At high concentration shows typical AHA properties (moisturizing, peeling, smoothing, anti-wrinkle effects).
Form
Neat
Hazard Statements
Xi,C,T
HS Code
1518004000
Monoisotopic Mass
192.02700259
NACRES
NA.24
Odor
Odorless
Packaging
Unit quantity: 50 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
pH
3.24 (1 mM solution)
Physical State
Solid
pKa
3.14(at 20 °C)
Quality Level
200
Refractive Index
1.493-1.509
Safety Description
26-39-37/39-24/25-36/37/39-45-36-53
Solubility In Water
750 g/L
Storage Conditions
2-8 °C
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H319-H303-H315-H318-H335
Symbol
GHS07,GHS05
Topological Polar Surface Area
132 Ų
July 19, 2023


Useful analytical reagent
The buffer prepared by citric acid is stable and can stabilize the chemical analysis process.

What is the molecular formula of citric acid?

The molecular formula of citric acid is C6H8O7.

What are some synonyms for citric acid?

Some synonyms for citric acid are citric acid, anhydrous, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, and anhydrous citric acid.

What is the molecular weight of citric acid?

The molecular weight of citric acid is 192.12 g/mol.

What is the role of citric acid as?

Citric acid has a role as a food acidity regulator, a chelator, an antimicrobial agent, and a fundamental metabolite.

What is the IUPAC name of citric acid?

The IUPAC name of citric acid is 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.

What is the InChI code for citric acid?

The InChI code for citric acid is InChI=1S/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).

What is the Canonical SMILES representation of citric acid?

The Canonical SMILES representation of citric acid is C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O.

What is the CAS number for citric acid?

The CAS number for citric acid is 77-92-9.

What is the EU Food Improvement Agents number for citric acid?

The EU Food Improvement Agents number for citric acid is 201-069-1.

What is the FEMA Number for citric acid?

The FEMA Number for citric acid is 2306.

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