Food grade Monohydrate Powdered Citric Acid Support Isoprenoid Biosynthesis Cas 5949-29-1

Monohydrate Citric Acid  

• Form: Colourless crystals or white crystalline powder.
• Formula: 
  

   
   (contains one water molecule).
• Taste: Strongly acidic/sour.
• Solubility: Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol .
• Stability: Chemically stable at ambient temperatures, though it is efflorescent in dry air. 
  Primary Applications
  • Food and Beverage: Widely used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, and preservative in soft drinks, candies, jams, and jellies.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Acts as an excipient, antioxidant to maintain active ingredient stability, and as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood.
  • Industrial: Used in detergents, cleaning agents, and water treatment due to its ability to act as a chelating agent.
  • Cosmetics: Used as a pH adjuster in creams and lotions. 

                                                CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

• Safety: It is non-toxic but can cause skin and eye irritation, and potentially respiratory issues.
• Handling: Rinse with water in case of contact.
• Storage: Keep in a dry place to prevent moisture-related changes. 

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