| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 77-92-9 |
| Formula: | C6h8o7 |
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Molecular form. C6H8O7. Citric acid (CA) is an important organic weak acid. It is a colorless crystal, odorless, soluble in water and acidic in solution. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle (tricarboxylic acid cycle), which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. Citric acid is widely used as an acidity regulator (GB2760-2014), flavoring agent and chelating agent.
Citric acid can exist as anhydrous or monohydrous. The crystal form of citric acid is different due to different crystallization conditions, slightly weathered in dry air, hygroscopic in humid air, heating can be decomposed into a variety of products, and can react with acids, bases, glycerin, etc. Anhydrous citric acid is crystallized from hot water, while citric acid monohydrate is crystallized from cold water. Citric acid monohydrate can be converted to anhydrous citric acid at about 78 °C by removing bound water. Citric acid can also be dissolved in anhydrous ethanol at 15 °C (76 parts citric acid per 100 parts of ethanol) and can react with ethanol to form ethyl citrate. At temperatures above about 175 °C, the citric acid breaks down and releases carbon dioxide.
Citric acid is the world's largest organic acid produced by biochemical methods, citric acid and salts are one of the pillar products of fermentation industry, mainly used in the food industry, such as acid, solvent, buffer, antioxidant, deodorant, flavor enhancer, gelling-agent, toner and so on.
1. Can you make packing and logo as customer request?
Yes we can, if you have special needs, please contact us.
2. What's your MOQ?
Usually, our MOQ is 5 tons -10 tons. If the quantity is too small, the sea transportation cost will be higher. Of course, if you have
special needs, you can also contact us, we will do our best to meet your needs.
3. What is your lead time?
After the deposit and confirm all the information within 7days.
4. What's your packing?
Normally, standard export packing,also we can do packing as your require.
5. What is your sample policy?
We can supply 1kg sample for free, But you're responsible for the shipping costs
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