Description
Usually produced in powder form, citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits. It easily mixes into liquids, making it a valuable acid. Lemons and limes have high concentrations of citric acid, accounting for their bitter taste. Oranges and tangerines are also high in citric acid, though lower than the more bitter citrus fruits.
Citric acid is used as a flavouring in many preparations of Vitamin C, and has a wide variety of other uses. In industry, citric acid can be used to make good “natural” cleaners, though some may still contain chemicals that are not exactly natural. It’s also now commonly used in preparing photographs.
Citric acid bonds easily to minerals and metals, called chelation. It can help to take certain minerals with citric acid, since the body will more easily digest chelated minerals.
Technical Data & MSDS
Citric Acid Technical Data
Citric Acid MSDS
Product Name | Citric Acid |
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CAS# | 77-92-9 (Anhydrous) 5949-29-1 (Monohydrate) |
Synonym | 2- Hydroxy-1, 2, 3- Propanetricarboxylic acid, Monohydrate |
Pack Size | Not available |
Physical state and appearance | Granules |
Colour | White |
Odour | Odourless |
Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | Not applicable |
Flash point [°C] | Not applicable |
Final boiling point [°C] | Not applicable |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 1011°C (1852F) |
Explosions limits – lower [%] | Not determined |
Explosions limits – upper [%] | Not determined |
Density | 1.542 g/cm3 |
Solubility in water [g/100ml] | 60 g/l.; 20C (Anhydrous) |