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Citric acid monohydrate USP
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Citric acid monohydrate USP is a versatile organic acid widely used as a buffering agent, flavoring ingredient, and preservative in pharmaceutical and food applications. This product features CAS number 5949-29-1 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Citric acid monohydrate USP from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035857
- CAS Number
- 5949-29-1
- IUPAC Name
- 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;hydrate
- Exact Mass
- 210.0376
- SMILES
- C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O.O
- InChIKey
- YASYEJJMZJALEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H8O7.H2O/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);1H2
- PubChem CID
- 22230
Synonyms
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hydrate (1:1)
- 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate
- Acidum citricum monohydrate
- Alphacide Activator
- Citiric acid
- Citric acid hydrate
- Citric acid monohydrate
- Soothe Chewable
- Stop Hair
- Surface Wipes
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 135 °C
Source: PubChem CID 22230 (ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Citric acid monohydrate USP used for?
It is widely used as an acidulant, flavoring agent, and preservative in the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C6H8O7·H2O and the molecular weight is 210.14 g/mol.
How should Citric acid monohydrate USP be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container to prevent moisture absorption.
What grade of Citric acid monohydrate is available?
This product is supplied in USP (United States Pharmacopeia) grade.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can provide Citric acid monohydrate USP in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.