Citric acid monohydrate CAS 5949-29-1

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CAS: 5949-29-1

MF: C₆H₈O₇ · H₂O

MW: 210.14

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Product Description

Found in citrus fruit and extensively used in the food and pharmaceutical industries as an acidifier, flavouring and a chelating agent. Citric acid is a naturally occuring weak organic acid. It is an intermediate in the krebs cycle. Stable in the anhydrous and hydrated forms, citrates are salts of citric acid.

Product Categories	Biochemicals, Vitamins, Buffers, Raw Materials (IVD), Analytical Reagents, Organics, Organic Acids
CAS RN	5949-29-1
Alternative CAS RN	-
EC Number	201-069-1
MDL Number	MFCD00149972
Storage Temperature	+20°C
Shipping Temperature	Ambient
Harmonised Tariff Code	2918140090

Physical Description	Colourless crystals to white crystalline powder
Identification	According to EP, USP
Appearance of Solution	According to EP, USP
Water	7.5 - 8.8 %
Readily Carbonisable Substances	According to EP, USP
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.05%
Sulphate	≤ 150ppm
Oxalate	≤ 100ppm
Heavy Metals	≤ 10ppm
Aluminium	≤ 0.2ppm
Assay	99.5 - 100.5 % (anhydrous basis)
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)	EP, USP
Specification Version	1.1

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Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements	P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
Supplementary EUH statements
UN Number	-
WGK	WGK 1
SDS Version	3.0