Citric Acid
Catalog No: IC-009
An organic compound of carboxylic acid family, a natural preservative, can be found in fruits and vegetables.
| Synonym | C6H8O7 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | White crystalline powder |
| Appearance | |
| Application | -As preservatives in food and beverage industry -As softener for hard water treatment -Used for sequestering and stabilizing -As a firming agent -As high boiling solvent |
| Physical Properties | Anhydrous MP 100 oC BP 175 oC SG 1.542 |
| Packing | 25 kg/bag |
| Origin | China |
Specification
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| CHO (%) | 99 |
| Residue (%) | 0.05 |
| Water (%) | 0.5 |
| As (%) | 0.001 |
| Pb (%) | 0.002 |