Citric Acid Anhydrous FCC

Citric Acid Anhydrous FCC

Synonym

2-hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylic acid

Cas no.

77-92-9

Molecular formula 

c₆h₈o₇

Molecular weight

192. 13

Description

colourless, translucent crystals or as a white, granular or fine, crystalline powder

Solubility

very soluble in water,  & ether

Identification

citrate = +ve

Lead

max. 0. 00005 %

Oxalate

per fcc

Readily carbonizable substances

per fcc

Residue on ignition

max. 0. 05 %

Water

max. 0. 5 %

Tridodecylamine (for solvent extracted citric acid only)

max. 0. 1 mg/ kg.

Assay ( on anhydrous basis)

99. 5 % - 100. 5 % of c₆h₈o₇