Name: Citric acid

English name: Citric Acid

Other name: citric acid

Chemical formula: C₆H₈O₇

Molecular weight: 192.13

CAS Registry Number: 77-92-9

EINECS registration number: 201-669-1

Melting point: 153°C (loss of water)

Boiling point: decomposition at 175°C

Water solubility: easily soluble in water

Intensity: 1.542g/cm³

Exterior view: white crystalline powder

Chemical name: 3-hydroxy-1,3,5-glutaric acid or 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Application field

1. Citric acid is the largest organic acid produced by biochemical methods in the world. Citric acid and salts are one of the pillar products of the fermentation industry, mainly used in the food industry, such as sour agents, solubilizers, buffers, and antioxidants. Oxidizer, deodorant, flavor enhancer, gelling agent, toner, etc.

2. Citric acid is an organic acid produced by microbial fermentation. It is widely used in detergent production. Its specificity and chelation function play a positive role.

3. Citric acid is a kind of fruit acid. Its main function is to accelerate the renewal of keratin. It is often used in lotions, creams, shampoos, whitening products, anti-aging products, acne products, etc.