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Citric Acid
Chemical Formula: C6H8O7
Molecular Weight:
192.12
Synonyms
2-hydrox-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid
77-92-9
Melting Point:
153
Water Solubility:
Description
Citric Acid is colorless odorless translucent crystals or powder with Strongly sour (acid) taste.
Uses
Citric acid is used as a food additive to make foods tart, or to adjust the acidity, or to mix with bicarbonates to generate carbon dioxide gas.
It is also used for its anti-oxidant properties, to prevent oils from becoming rancid.
Citric acid is highly astringent, and is used as a skin toner.
It is also used in ice creams to keep the fat globules separate, like the related compound sodium citrate.
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Last Online: | 11 Feb, 2011 |