Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330)

Origin
China, Thailand
CAS Number
5949-29-1
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 monohydrate is a hydrated form of the organic acid derived from citrus fruits, widely valued for its role as a safe preservative and flavor enhancer. In the food industry, it balances acidity in soft drinks, candies, and dairy products, preserves shelf life through antimicrobial action, and improves flavor profiles in baked goods and condiments. It also aids in stabilizing processed foods against spoilage and oxidation.