Product Description

ProductCitric acid
CAS77-92-9 (anhyd)
FormulaHOC(COOH)(CH2COOH)2
SynonymCitric acid, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, b-Hydroxytricarballylic acid

Typical Product Specifications

NotesCitric acid uses and applications include: preparation of citrates; acidulant in beverages, foods, flavoring extracts, confections, soft drinks; antioxidant, flavor enhancer, chelating agent, sequestrant, trace metal scavenger in foods; sequestrant; dispersant; detergent builder; metal cleaner; complexing agent for iron in cooling water systems; removes mill scale, heavy iron oxide and copper deposits; efflorescent powders; mineral flotation agent; electroplatinganodizing reagent; regulates set time in concrete, mortar, plaster; curing accelerator; intermediate for paints; buffer in textile dyeing, leather tanning; chelating agent in paper and plastics manufacturing; buffer, chelating agent in cosmetics; skin care additive; pharmaceuticals (buffer, flavor, anticoagulant); stabilizer for colors, flavors, vitamins FEMA#: 2306; INS330; E330
ClassSpecialty Chemicals, Non GMO
FunctionAccelerator, Acid, Dispersant, Stabilizer, Flavor, Additive
IndustryCosmetic, Plating, Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Detergent, Flavor
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