Name Citric acid monohydrate
Molecular Formula C6H8O7.H2O
Molecular Weight 210.14
CAS Registry Number 5949-29-1
Properties
Density 1.54
Melting point 135-152 ºC
Flash point 173.9 ºC
Water solubility 1630 g/L (20 ºC)
INDEX SPECIFICATION RESULT
CHARACTERISTICS WHITE CRYSTAL POWDER WHITE CRYSTAL POWDER
ASSAY 99.5-101.0 % 100.01%
MOISTURE 7.5-9.0% 8.89%
READILY CARBONIZABLE SUBSTANCES NOT PEEPER THAN STANDARD NOT PEEPER THAN STANDARD
SULPHATED ASH �0.1% 0.004%
IRON �50PPM