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Packaging Size	500 g
Packaging Type	Plastic Jar
Boiling Point	310 degrees Celsius
Form	Powder
Brand	Merck
Grade Standard	Industrial Grade
Cas Number	5949-29-1
Flash Point	173.9 Degree Celsius Not applicable
Molar Mass	210.14 g/mol
Formula	C6H8O7
EC No	201-069-1
Grade Value	ACS, ISO, Reag. Ph Eur
HS Code	2918 14 00
Synonyms	2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Hydroxytricarballylic acid
Density	1.54 g/cm3

\nA citric acid monohydrate is a form of citric acid that contains one molecule of water for each molecule of it. Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly found in citrus fruits like lemons and limes. It's widely used in the food and beverage industry as a preservative and flavoring agent due to its sour taste and ability to act as an acidulant. \n

General Uses:

\n1. Food and Beverages: As a flavoring agent and preservative in soft drinks, candies, and other processed foods. \n2. Pharmaceuticals: To adjust pH levels, enhance flavor, and stabilize active medication ingredients. \n3. Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for their antioxidant properties and ability to adjust acidity. \n4. Cleaning Products: An ingredient in eco-friendly cleaning agents due to its ability to dissolve limescale and other deposits. \n5. Industrial Applications: Utilized in the biotechnology and chemical industries as a chelating agent to remove metals. \n

Properties of Citric Acid 500gm:

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• Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₇·H₂O
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• Appearance: White, crystalline powder
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• Solubility: Highly soluble in water
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• pH: Typically, it has an acidic pH (2-3 in a 5% solution)
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Safety and Handling:

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• Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in food and beverages.
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• In large quantities, it can cause skin and eye irritation, so proper handling with protective equipment is recommended.
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• Citric Acid Monohydrate
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• Packaging Size: 500gm
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• Brand: Merck, India
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