Citric Acid
Food
Citric Acid is a nautraly occurring weak organic acid commonly found in citrus fruits. Citric Acid acts as a flavor enhancer and adds a tart taste to foods and beverages. Citric Acid is a key ingredient in many acidic foods like soft drinks, candies, jams, and fruit preserves. Additionally, it acts as a preservative by lowering the pH and inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on food.
Manufacturing
Citric Acid Anhydrous is a white, crystalline powder with a slightly tart taste and no odor. It is widely used as an acidulant and preservative in food and beverages, where it enhances flavor and maintains stability. In pharmaceuticals, it functions as a stabilizer and pH adjuster in tablets, syrups, and effervescent formulations. The compound also plays a role in cosmetic products and cleaning agents, where its chelating properties help soften water and remove scale.
Personal Care
Citric Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits, widely used in personal care products as a pH adjuster and exfoliant. It helps to balance the pH of formulations, preventing irritation and enhancing the stability of the product. In skincare, Citric Acid is used for its exfoliating properties, aiding in the removal of dead skin cells and promoting a smoother, brighter complexion. It is also found in shampoos, cleansers, and toners to help maintain the skin's natural pH and improve product effectiveness.
Pharmaceuticals
Citric Acid Anhydrous is a water-soluble organic acid. It is a crystalline, colorless or white powder. As a naturally occurring acid found in fruits, it is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Citric Acid Anhydrous is known for regulating acidity in pharmaceutical applications, and it is antimicrobial. It also has chelating and stabilizing properties, and acts as a preservative.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a crystalline form of citric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits. It appears as a colorless or white crystalline powder. The monohydrate form of this acid contains one molecule of water for every molecule of citric acid, which makes it more stable and easier to handle. It serves as a buffering agent to stabilize the pH in oral, injectible, and topical medications. Citric Acid Monohydrate is a chelating agent, and is used in oral medications to improve its taste. It has mild antimicrobial properties.
Grade
- Injectable
- USP
- Ph.Eur
- IP
- BP
- Industrial
- 100%
- 30-100 Mesh
Other Names
- Citric Acid Anhydrous
- 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylic Acid Anhydrous
- 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylic Acid Monohydrate
- 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylic Acid
- Citric Acid Dry
- Citric Acid Monohydrate
- 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioic Acid
- Hydrogen Citrate
Abbreviations
- CA
- CAA
- CAM
Form
- Solid