Description

About Citric Acid, Anhydrous, ACS

Citric Acid, also known as 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, has the chemical formula C6H8O7 or CH2COOH-C(OH)COOH-CH2COOH. It appears as colorless, odorless crystals with an acid taste. It is very soluble in Water, Ethanol, and Ether at ambient conditions. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. Chemicals in the ACS Grade category have high purity and are best suited for analytical purposes. They're useful in research investigations as they produce consistent, trustworthy, and repeatable findings.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Reagent
  • Chemical precursor
  • Antimicrobial agent
  • Food acidity regulator
  • Preservative

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
77-92-4
Molecular Formula
C6H8O7
Molecular Weight
192.13
Chemical Name
Grade
Reagent Grade
Assay
Min 99.5%
Insoluble Matter
0.005%
Residue After Ignition
0.02%
Chloride (Cl)
0.001%
Oxalate (C2O4)
To Pass Test (limit about 0.05%)
Phosphate (PO4)
0.001%
Sulfur Compounds
0.002%
Iron (Fe)
3 ppm
Lead (Pb)
2 ppm
Substances Carbonizable by hot Sulfuric Acid (Tartrates, etc.)
To Pass Test
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