Anhydrous Citric Acid is a tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties. It maintains stability of active ingredients and is used as a preservative. It is also used as an acidulant to control pH and acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood. Citric acid appears as colorless, odorless crystals with an acid taste. Denser than water.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaC6H8O7
Density:1.67g/cm³g/cm³
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Freely soluble in water, ethanol and ether; insoluble in benzene and toluene.