CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE AR/ACS
Confirms to BP
Short Name: CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
Synonym: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1407
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5-102%
CAS No.
5949-29-1
HS Code
2918.1400
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
pH value
1.8 at 50 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
153°C
Flash point [°C]
173.9 °C
Boiling point [°C]
175°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
3.70E-009 mm Hg @ 250C
Vapour density
7.26
Density [g/cm3]
1.665
Solubility in water [% weight]
59.2% (20°C)
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Assay (by NaOH titration)
99.5-102%
Residue on ignition (at 800°C)
Max 0.02%
Insoluble matter (13.2% in water)
Max 0.005%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.001%
Oxalate (as C2H2O4) - as per ACS
Passes test
Substance carbonizable by hot H2SO4
Passes test
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.0002%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0003%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.002%
Phosphate (PO4)
Max 0.001%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
Hazardous Statement
H319
Precaution Statement
P305 + P351 + P338