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Citric Acid (Mono / Anhydrous)
CAS No.
77-92-9
CHEMICAL NAME
2-Hydroxy-1, 2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, anhydrous
MOLECULAR FORMULA
C6H8O7
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
192.13
Parameters
Specification
Description
Free flowing, translucent white crystal/granules, Practically odorless, slightly hygroscopic, tart Acidic taste.
Specific Gravity
1.665
Melting Point
153oC
PH (0.1 N solution)
2.2
Solubility at 25oC
162 gm/100 ml water
59 gm/100 ml alcohol
0.75 gm / 100 ml ether
Identification
Positive for Citrates
Assay
99.5% to 100.5%
Water (Anhydrous Basis)
Max 0.5%
Residue on Ignition
Max 0.05%
Oxalate
Meets USP / FCC test
Sulphate
Meets USP test
Arsenic
Max 1 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
Max 5 ppm
Mercury
Readily Carbonizable Substance
Meets USP/FCC test
Particle Size (Granular)
Max1% retention on US #16 Sieve
Max10% passes through US #50 sieve
Particle Size (Fine Granular)
Max1% retention on US #30 Sieve
Max10% passes through US #100 sieve
Packing
25 Kgs. Bag.
