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Citric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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 | 5000 g |
| Odor | Odorless |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H318-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c
H319-H335-H500
EINECSNumber : 201-069-1
RTECSNumber : GE7350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only