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Citric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, especially in effervescent tablets. It is used as a natural preservative.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, especially in effervescent tablets. It is used as a natural preservative.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, dimethylsufoxide and ethylacetate.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with alkalies, bases, metal nitrates and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
pH
1.6
Melting Point
153°C to 154°C
Beilstein
782061
Merck Index
14,2326
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,alcohol,ether,dimethylsufoxide and ethylacetate.
Formula Weight
192.13
Percent Purity
≥99%
Density
1.665
Quantity
1000 g
Odor
Odorless
Hazard Category
H319-H335-H500
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H318-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c
EINECSNumber
201-069-1
RTECSNumber
GE7350000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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