Citric Acid Monohydrate
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Appearence: |
White Crystal Powder |
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E Code: |
E 330 |
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CAS No : |
5949-29-1 |
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Molecular Formula: |
C₆H₈O₇ .H₂O |
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Chemical Name: |
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propane tricarboxylic acid monohydrate |
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Mesh : |
8-80 mesh, 8-40 mesh |
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Purity: |
% 99,9 |
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Density : |
1.542 g/cm³ |
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Boiling Point : |
310 °C |
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Melting Point: |
135 °C |
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Water Solubility: |
67.6 % w/w (25°C ) |
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Solubility in Ethanol: |
41.9 % w/w (25 °C ) |
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Storage Condition: |
It should be stored in a moisture-free, cool and well-ventilated place, in closed packaging away from alkali and oxidizing materials. |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, alcohol, ether, ethyl acetate, dimethyl sulfoxide. |
It is insoluble in benzene, trichloromethane, carbon disulphate and toluene. |
USAGE AREAS
USAGE IN THE FORMULATION OF PLANT PROTECTION AND NUTRITION PRODUCTS
It is used as a pH adjuster in WP, SP, WDG, WG, SC, SL and plant nutrition formulations. It is also used as a chelating agent in plant nutrition microelement product formulations. You can contact our company for detailed information and technical support about the usage areas of citric acid in the formulations of pesticides, plant nutrition, spreading adhesive and pH adjusting products.
FEED ADDITIVES
In feed additive formulations; It is used as an antimicrobial agent and as a dietary supplement for non-ruminant animals. It increases the flavor of the feed. It ensures the digestibility of phosphorus in the animal body. It is widely used to increase nutrient digestibility by acidifying gastrointestinal contents and to promote growth by reducing pathogen loads in poultry diets.
FOOD INDUSTRY
It provides a protective environment by creating an acidic environment in order to prevent the formation of fungi, bacteria and mold in foods. It is used to add citrus flavor in soft drinks, to make baby foods and baby products, to produce baking powder and snack products, to lower pH in confectionery, to add clarity and acidity in wine production, fermented food products, beer, cheese, biscuits, Turkish delights, cakes, frozen fish, ice cream, jams, jelly, frozen potatoes, sherbets, instant soups, oils, tomato paste and preserves. It is also the most used acidity regulator in carbonated beverages.
COSMETIC
It is used in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, hand soap, nail polish, creams, toothpastes and different cosmetics.
DETERGENT
It is used in sprays which are used for cleaning purposes in kitchens and bathrooms, dish soap, lime remover, carpet, rug, felt cleaners, deodorizers and disinfectants.
WATER TREATMENT
It is used in water softening, waste water treatment and reverse osmosis washing systems.
METAL INDUSTRY
It is used as a rust cleaner for steels, boilers, heating boilers, superheater pipes and reactors in the industrial field. It is used in metal fabrication, metal casting and surface treatment of metals.
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
It is used in effervescent tablets, suspension solutions, syrups and chewable tablets, mineral supplements such as magnesium and calcium in the pharmaceutical industry. With its sour taste, it masks the bitter medicine taste and enhances the flavor. It is also used to adjust solubility in drugs.