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Citric acid, anhydrous, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, especially in effervescent tablets. It is used as a natural preservative.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 153°C to 154°C |
Assay Percent Range | >99.5+% |
Beilstein | 782061 |
Solubility Information | It is very soluble in water,freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether. |
Formula Weight | 192.13 |
Grade | ACS Reagent |
Density | 1.665 g/mL |
Quantity | 100 g |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Citric acid, anhydrous
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Citric acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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