W230633
Citric acid
natural, ≥99.5%, FCC, FG
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InChI key
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES string
OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
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)
biological source
botanical
grade
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
agency
follows IFRA guidelines
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117
assay
≥99.5%
form
crystals, granules or powder
expl. lim.
8 %, 65 °F
greener alternative product characteristics
Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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pKa
(1) 3.13, (2) 4.76, (3) 6.4
mp
153-159 °C (lit.)
density
1.67 g/cm3 at 20 °C
cation traces
As: ≤3.0 ppm, Cd: ≤1.0 ppm, Hg: ≤1.0 ppm, Pb: ≤0.5 ppm
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
greener alternative category
organoleptic
odorless
Quality Level
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hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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