CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE

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Citric acid is a colorless, crystalline organic compound made of carboxylic acids, also popularly known as lemon salt. Its formula is C6H8O7. It is found in almost all plants and liquid animal body fluid. It goes through physiological processes in which fats, proteins and carbohydrates are elevated to carbon dioxide and water. The pH value is 3.5. CITRIC ACID USAGE AREAS Citric Acid

In metal cleaning works
To increase the durability of foods and various organic materials
To taste some soft drinks
It is also used in confectionery and medicine production.
It is found in large amounts, especially in citrus fruits.

The codename between the protectors is E 330 . Documentation:

Technical data

Molecular Formula

C6H8O7
Molar mass

192.12 g·mol−1
Appearance

Crystalline white solid
Odor

Odorless
Density

1.665 g/cm3 (anhydrous) 1.542 g/cm3 (18 °C, monohydrate)
Boiling point

310 °C (590 °F; 583 K) decomposes from 175 °C[3]
Solubility in water

117.43 g/100 mL (10 °C) 147.76 g/100 mL (20 °C) 180.89 g/100 mL (30 °C) 220.19 g/100 mL (40 °C) 382.48 g/100 mL (80 °C) 547.79 g/100 mL (100 °C)
Solubility

soluble in alcohol, ether,ethyl acetate, DMSO insoluble in C6H6, CHCl3,CS2, toluene
Acidity (pKa)

1 = 3.13 2 = 4.76 3 = 6.39, 6.40

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CITRIC ACID