citric acid

Chemical name: 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

C.A.S. number: 77-92-9 (anhydrous) ,  5949-29-1 (monohydrate)

Chemical formula: C6H8O7 (anhydrous), C6H8O7. H2O (monohydrate)

Formula weight: 192.13 (anhydrous) ,  210.14 (monohydrate)

Assay: Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5% on the anhydrous basis

DESCRIPTION: White or colourless, odourless, crystalline solid. The monohydrate form effloresces in dry air

FUNCTIONAL USES: Synergist for antioxidants, sequestrant, acidity regulator, flavouring agent