Citric acid 22 (organic compound)

Citric acid(CA),also known as citric acid,with the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇,is an important organic weak acid.It is a colorless crystal,odorless,easily soluble in water,and has an acidic solution.In biochemistry,it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle(tricarboxylic acid cycle),which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.Citric acid is widely used as an acidity regulator(GB2760-2014),flavoring agent,and chelating agent.
Chinese name:Citric acid
Foreign name:Citric Acid
Alias:Citric acid,3-carboxy-3-hydroxyglutaric acid,2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Chemical formula:C₆H₈O₇
Molecular weight:192.12 g/mol
CAS login number:77-92-9
EINECS login number:201-069-1
Melting point:153 to 159℃
Boiling point:175℃(decomposition)
Water solubility:easily soluble in water
Density:1.542 g/cm3
Appearance:White crystalline powder
Flash point:155.2℃
Applications:Industry,Food Industry,Cosmetics Industry
Security description:S26;S39；S37/39；S24/25；S36/37/39；S45
Hazard symbol:Xi
Hazard description:R36/37/38