CAS No: 77-92-9 (anhydrous) 5949-29-1 (monohydrate)
Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula: C6H8O7 C6H8O7 H2O
Molecular Weight: 192.12 210.14
Chemical Structure:

Citric acid is a hydroxytricarboxylic acid (a weak organic acid). It is available primarily as anhydrous material but also as the monohydrate. The major commercial salts are sodium and potassium.
In food industry, citric acid is used as a flavoring and preservative, it is used primarily to produce a tart taste and to complement fruit flavors in carbonated beverages, beverage powders, fruit-flavored drinks, jams and jellies, candy, sherbets, water ices, and wine. It is also used to reduce PH in certain canned foods to make heat treatment more effective, and in conjunction with antioxidants to chelate trace metals and retard enzymatic activity.
In pharmaceutical industry, citric acid provides the acidic source in effervescent tablets in addition to being used to adjust PH, impart a tart taste, and chelate trace metals. It is also used as a blood anticoagulant.

Standards: BP98 / USP26
Packing: 25kg / bag
Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.