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AllanChem | Citric Acid Anhydrous

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AllanChem Citric Acid Anhydrous is an organic acid in powder form. This product is used as an intermediate, preservative, antioxidant, acidulant, fragrance ingredient, chelating agent, and buffering agent.

INCI Name: Citric Acid

Ingredient Name: Citric Acid, Anhydrous

Chemical Name: Citric Acid, Citric Acid, Anhydrous

CAS Number: 77-92-9

Functions: Acidulant, Antioxidant, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Intermediate, Preservative

Grade: Pharma Grade

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₆H₈O₇

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Benefit Claims (Health)

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White crystalline powders,colorless crystals or granules
Odor
Odorless
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight192.12g/mol
Transmittancemin. 96.0%
Assay99.5 - 100.5%
pH Value (0.1 N Citric Acid Solution)2.2
Water Contentmax. 0.5%Karl Fischer Titration
Melting Point154 - 154.5°C
Boiling Point175.0°C
Evaporation Rate [n-BuOAc = 1]max. 1
Flash Point345.0°C
Sulphate Contentmax. 150ppm
Calcium Contentmax. 75ppm
Autoignition Temperature1850.0°C
Decomposition Temperature175.0°C
Sulphated Ash Contentmax. 0.05%
Specific Gravity1.665
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)576.0g/kg
Bacterial Endotoxinsmax. 0.5IU/mg
Chloride Contentmax. 50ppm
Tridodecylamine Contentmax. 0.1ppm
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals Contentmax. 5ppm
Oxalate Contentmax. 100ppm
Aluminum Contentmax. 0.2ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppm
Iron Contentmax. 5ppm
Lead Contentmax. 0.5ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible materials, food and drink. Transfer only to approved containers having correct labeling. Hygroscopic material! Keep container tightly closed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption. Protect containers from physical damage. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent spillage. Containers are hazardous when empty as they contain product residues. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Ventilate closed areas. Keep out of reach of children.