Citric acid Anhydrous

CAS #77-92-9

(HOOCCH₂)₂C(OH)COOH.

About

Citric acid anhydrous occurs as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether.

Synonyms

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid

Property

Specifications

Structure

IUPAC Name

2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Appearance

White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in diethyl ether.

Molar Mass

192.124 g/mol

Density

1.66 g/cm³

Melting Point

153 °C

Boiling Point

310 °C

Solubility in Water

Soluble

Vapour Pressure

Flash Point

Viscosity

Odour

APHA Value

Hazard Identification

Uses & Applications

Citric Acid is mainly used as acidulant, flavoring agent, preservative and antistaling agent in food and beverage industry. It is also used as antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent in chemical, cosmetics and cleaning industries.

Market Driving Factors

The global citric acid market size was evaluated at USD 3.52 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around USD 5.12 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.82% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2032.

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Origin

India

Packaging

25kg net 3-ply kraft paper bags or composite paper-plastic bags or Form-Fill-Seal heavy packaging PE bags, 500kg or 1000kg net PP woven jumbo bags

Stability/Shelf Life

Three years

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