Citric acid monohydrate
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Product Description
Product
Citric acid monohydrate
CAS
5949-29-1
Formula
HOC(COOH)(CH2COOH)2 · H2O
Synonym
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate; Citric acid hydrous; Hydrous citric acid
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in ether
Appearance
Colorless / white / almost white powder
Solubility
Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in ether
Taste
Strong acidic taste
Odor
Typical, practically odorless
Clarity of Solution
Conforms
Assay
99.7 - 100.3 %
Readily Carbonizable Substances
Conforms
Calcium
No more than 30 mg/kg
Heavy Metals
No more than 5 mg/kg
Iron
No more than 3 mg/kg
Arsenic
No more than 1 mg/kg
Lead
No more than 0.5 mg/kg
Mercury
No more than 0,5 mg/kg
Chloride
No more than 5 mg/kg
Residue on Ignition
No more than 0.05%
Sulfated Ash
No more than 0.05%
Filtration test
No more than 40 mg/kg (weight test, 0.2 um)
Particles > Mesh 25 (0.71 mm)
No more than 10%
Particles < 0.20 mm
No more than 10%
Particles < Mesh 100 (0.150 mm)
No more than 10%
Identification
Conforms
Appearance of Solution
Conforms
Water
7.5 - 8.8 %
Oxalate
No more than 100 mg/kg
Sulfate
No more than 100 mg/kg
Particles > 0.63 mm
No more than 10%
Molecular weight
210.14
Color
white or colorless crystal or powder
Chemical Structure
Class
Specialty Citrates and Naturally Fermented Products , Industrial Chemicals , pH Adjusters , Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers , Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates
Industry
Citric acid monohydrate
Product Description
Product
Citric acid monohydrate
CAS
5949-29-1
Formula
HOC(COOH)(CH2COOH)2 · H2O
Synonym
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate; Citric acid hydrous; Hydrous citric acid
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in ether
Appearance
Colorless / white / almost white powder
Solubility
Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in ether
Taste
Strong acidic taste
Odor
Typical, practically odorless
Clarity of Solution
Conforms
Assay
99.7 - 100.3 %
Readily Carbonizable Substances
Conforms
Calcium
No more than 30 mg/kg
Heavy Metals
No more than 5 mg/kg
Iron
No more than 3 mg/kg
Arsenic
No more than 1 mg/kg
Lead
No more than 0.5 mg/kg
Mercury
No more than 0,5 mg/kg
Chloride
No more than 5 mg/kg
Residue on Ignition
No more than 0.05%
Sulfated Ash
No more than 0.05%
Filtration test
No more than 40 mg/kg (weight test, 0.2 um)
Particles > Mesh 25 (0.71 mm)
No more than 10%
Particles < 0.20 mm
No more than 10%
Particles < Mesh 100 (0.150 mm)
No more than 10%
Identification
Conforms
Appearance of Solution
Conforms
Water
7.5 - 8.8 %
Oxalate
No more than 100 mg/kg
Sulfate
No more than 100 mg/kg
Particles > 0.63 mm
No more than 10%
Molecular weight
210.14
Color
white or colorless crystal or powder
Chemical Structure
Class
Specialty Citrates and Naturally Fermented Products , Industrial Chemicals , pH Adjusters , Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers , Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates
Industry
