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Chemical Name: |
Citric Acid Monohydrate |
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Molecular Formula: |
C6H8O7.H2O |
Molecular Weight: |
210.14 |
CAS Number: |
5949-29-1 |
EINECS Number: |
221-095-7 |
Properties: |
Optical activity [α]20/D +53±2°, 5 hr, c = 10% in H2O
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Quality Standards: |
BP98 |
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Specification |
Assay: |
99.5 - 101.0% |
Chloride(Cl): |
50 ppm max |
Sulfate(SO42-): |
150 ppm max |
Loss on drying: |
7.9 – 9.0% |
Heavy metals(Pb): |
10 ppm max |
Barium: |
Conforms |
Iron: |
50 ppm max |
Calcium: |
200 ppm max |
Oxalate: |
350 ppm max |
Sulfated ash: |
0.10% max |
Readily carbonisable substances: |
Conforms | |
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Package: |
25kg kraft bags. |
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Usage: |
Used as an acidulant, flavorant, preservative in foods and beverages. It is also widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical and detergent industries. |
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