Introduction of citric acid
Citric acid is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is a natural preservative and food additive.
Product properties of citric acid
Technical Item | Technical Data |
Name | Citric Acid |
CAS No. | 77-92-9 |
Boiling Point | 309.6±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 153-159 °C(lit.) |
Molecular Formula | C6H8O7 |
Molecular Weight | 192.124 |
Flash Point | 155.2±24.4 °C |
Density | 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
The usage of citric acid
Citric acid 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
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