Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a natural organic acid that occurs as colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder. It is structurally similar to Citric Acid Anhydrous but contains one molecule of water (monohydrate) bound to each citric acid molecule.
Description
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a natural organic acid that occurs as colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder. It is structurally similar to Citric Acid Anhydrous but contains one molecule of water (monohydrate) bound to each citric acid molecule.
| Product Name | Citric Acid Monohydrate |
| Catalogue No. | PU22000022 |
| CAS No. | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7.H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 210.14 g/mol |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 29181400 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
| EC Number | 611-842-9 |
| Synonyms | Citric acid monohydrate |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water |
| Assay (Min.) | 99.5000% |
| Water (Max.) | 7.5-9.0% |
| Sulphated Ash (Max.) | 0.1000% |
| Arsenic (Max.) | 0.0001% |
| Calcium (Max.) | 0.0200% |
| Chloride (Max.) | 0.0050% |
| Heavy metal (Max.) | 0.0100% |
| Sulphate (Max.) | 0.0200% |
| Iron (Max.) | 0.0050% |
| Lead (Max.) | 0.0005% |
| Oxalic acid (Max.) | 0.0500% |
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a natural organic acid that occurs as colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder. It is structurally similar to Citric Acid Anhydrous but contains one molecule of water (monohydrate) bound to each citric acid molecule.
| Product Name | Citric Acid Monohydrate |
| Catalogue No. | PL22000022 |
| CAS No. | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7.H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 210.14 g/mol |
| Grade | Pluraata (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 29181400 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
| EC Number | 611-842-9 |
| Synonyms | Citric acid monohydrate |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water |
| Assay (Min.) | 99.5000% |
| Water (Max.) | 7.5-9.0% |
| Sulphated Ash (Max.) | 0.0500% |
| Arsenic (Max.) | 0.0001% |
| Calcium (Max.) | 0.0200% |
| Chloride (Max.) | 0.0050% |
| Heavy metal (Max.) | 0.0010% |
| Sulphate (Max.) | 0.0150% |
| Iron (Max.) | 0.0050% |
| Lead (Max.) | 0.0005% |
| Oxalic acid (Max.) | 0.0500% |
Food and Beverage Industry: Citric Acid Monohydrate is extensively used in the food and beverage industry for its acidic and flavor-enhancing properties.
Pharmaceuticals: Citric Acid Monohydrate is used in pharmaceutical formulations for its pH-adjusting properties and as an excipient in tablet and liquid medication preparations.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: It is found in cosmetics, skincare products, and shampoos as a pH adjuster and chelating agent.
Cleaning Products: Citric Acid Monohydrate is used in household cleaning products like descaling agents and detergents to remove mineral deposits, stains, and rust.
Water Treatment: It is used to control pH levels and remove scale deposits in water treatment processes.
Industrial Applications: In industries such as textiles, it can be used for dyeing and cleaning processes.
Laboratory Applications: Citric Acid Monohydrate is used in various chemical tests, titrations, and experiments in laboratories.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: It is utilized in the production of effervescent tablets and powders, where it reacts with bicarbonates to release carbon dioxide gas when dissolved in water.
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