Citric acid monohydrate (CAM)

CAS Nr.

5949-29-1

Citric acid is a widely used additive in the food and beverage industry for its pleasant taste, pH-regulating properties and good solubility.
Besides food and beverage, it finds numerous other applications in areas such as pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, detergents and cleaning, etc.

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Identification

CAS no.	5949-29-1
Label EINECS no.	Value 201-069-1
Label Molecule formula	Value C6H8O7 . H2O
Label Molecular weight	Value 210,14 g/mol
Label REACH status	Value 01-2119457026-42-XXXX
Label IUPAC name	Value 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid monohydrate
Label E-number	Value E330

Properties

Label Appearance	Value Colorless or white, crystalline solid
Label Assay	Value 99,50 – 100,50 % anhydrous substance
Label Water content	Value 7,5 – 9,0 %
Label Particle size	Value 8-40 mesh ; 8-16 mesh (other mesh size types on demand)