Citric acid monohydrate (Cat.No:R069345) is a crystalline form of citric acid, a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits. Widely used in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals, it acts as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and acidulant. Its chelating properties make it valuable in various industrial applications, including cleaning agents and cosmetics.
| Catalog Number | R069345 |
| CAS Number | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7.H2O |
| Purity | 0% |
| Storage | RT |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;hydrate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H8O7.H2O/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);1H2 |
| InChIKey | YASYEJJMZJALEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O.O |
