Citric acid CAS 77-92-9

Chemical Name: Anhydrous Citric Acid

CAS Registry Number: 77-92-9

Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₇

Molecular Weight: 216.14

Alternative Synonyms:

  • BETZ 6251
  • BETZ 0623
  • Citric Acid Free Acid

    Appearance: Colorless transparent or translucent crystals, also available in granular and fine powder forms

    HS Customs Code: 2918140000

    Sample Supply: Available

    MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Products Description of Citric acid CAS#77-92-9
Anhydrous citric acid is a naturally occurring substance and an essential intermediate substance involved in the physiological metabolic processes of animals and plants. As one of the most widely applied organic acids globally, it enjoys extensive utilization across food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production and fine chemical industries.

This product is odorless, featuring an intense, palatable sour taste accompanied by a mild astringent lingering flavor. It will gradually effloresce when exposed to warm air, while presenting slight deliquescence characteristics under high-humidity atmospheric conditions.

Additional core physical properties: Easily soluble in water and soluble in ethanol; stable under regular sealed storage environments; no toxic irritation under standard application dosages.Citric acid

Parameters

PropertyValue
Melting point153-159 °C (lit.)
Boiling point248.08°C (rough estimate)
density1.67 g/cm3 at 20 °C
bulk density560kg/m3
vapor density7.26 (vs air)
vapor pressure<0.1 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index1.493~1.509
FEMA2306 | CITRIC ACID
Fp100 °C
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilityCitric acid also dissolves in absolute (anhydrous) ethanol (76 parts of citric acid per 100 parts of ethanol) at 15 °C.
formgrit
pka3.14(at 20℃)
colorWhite
PH3.24(1 mM solution);2.62(10 mM solution);2.08(100 mM solution);
OdorOdorless
biological sourcesynthetic
Odor Typeodorless
explosive limit8%, 65°F
soluble in Water1174g/L at 10°C, 1809g/L at 30°C, 3825g/L at 80°C.
SensitiveHygroscopic
λmaxλ: 260 nm Amax: 0.20; λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.10
Merck14,2326
JECFA Numbr218
BRN782061
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with bases, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, metal nitrates.
InChIKeyKRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-1.64
CAS DataBase Reference77-92-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemisty Reference1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-(77-92-9)
EPA Substance Registry SystemCitric acid (77-92-9)

Safety Information

ItemDetails
Hazard CodesXi,C,T
Risk Statements41-36/37/38-36/38-37/38-34-36-35-61-60
Safety Statements26-39-37/39-24/25-36/37/39-45-36-53
RIDADRUN 1789 8/PG 3
WGK Germany1
RTECSGE7350000
F9
TSCAYes
HS Code2918 14 00
Hazardous Substances Data77-92-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 in mice, rats (mmol/kg): 5.0, 4.6 i.p. (Gruber, Halbeisen)

Product Application of Citric acid CAS#77-92-9

Food Industry

Acidity regulator, acidulant, food additive, flavoring agent, taste modifier

Pharmaceutical & Medical Industry

Raw material for Chinese medicine reference substances, standard reagent for Chinese Pharmacopoeia test solutions, auxiliary material for pharmaceutical formulations, proteomics experimental reagent

Flavor & Fragrance Sector

Key raw material for various flavors and fragrances

Chemical & Laboratory Analysis

Analytical standard reagent, common laboratory organic acid

Organic Chemical Synthesis

Core organic chemical raw material for synthetic processes, plant extraction auxiliary agent

 

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