Citric Acid Anhydrous (E330)

Origin
China, Thailand
CAS Number
77-92-9
HS Code
2918.14.00

Basic Info

IUPAC Name
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H8O7
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
192.1200
InChIKey
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O7/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
Synonyms & Trade Names
citric acid; 77-92-9; 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; Citric acid, anhydrous; Aciletten; Anhydrous citric acid; Citro; Citretten; Citric acid anhydrous; Chemfill; Hydrocerol A; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid; Kyselina citronova; 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid; beta-Hydroxytricarballylic acid; 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid; FEMA No. 2306; FEMA Number 2306; Citric acid,anhydrous

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Technical Document

Citric Acid Anhydrous Citric acid anhydrous is a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits, serving as a versatile food additive for pH adjustment and flavor enhancement. In the food industry, it acts as an acidity regulator to improve taste and texture in beverages, candies, and canned goods, while also functioning as a preservative to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth. It stabilizes emulsions in dairy products and ice creams, prevents discoloration in fruits, and enhances mineral absorption in fortified foods.