Citric acid CAS#: 77-92-9; ChemWhat Code: 28152
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Citric acid |
| Synonyms | anhydrouscitricacid;beta-Hydroxytricarballylic acid;beta-hydroxytricarballylicacid;beta-hydroxy-tricarboxylicacid;Citiricacid;Citraclean;Citretten;citrfcacid,anhydrous |
| CAS Registry Number | 77-92-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 |
| EINECS | 201-069-1 |
| Other Registry Numbers | |
| IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc.: | IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc. |
![]() |
|
Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 153-159 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.542 |
| Refractive Index | 1.493~1.509 |
| FEMA | 2306 | CITRIC ACID |
| Flash Point | 100 °C |
| Storage | Store at RT. |
| Solubulity | H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, Colorless |
| form | grit |
| pka | 3.14(at 20℃) |
| Color | White |
| PH | 1.0-2.0 (25℃, 1M in H2O) |
| Explosive Limit | 8%, 65°F |
| Water Solubility | 750 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,2326 |
| BRN | 782061 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with bases, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, metal nitrates. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-(77-92-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-(77-92-9) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,C,T |
| R Phrase | 41-36/37/38-36/38-37/38-34-36-35-61-60 |
| S Phrase | 26-39-37/39-24/25-36/37/39-45-36-53 |
| RIDADR | UN 1789 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | GE7350000 |
| F | 9 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 77-92-9(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| More Safety & Hazards From PubChem | Signal, GHS Hazard Statements, Precautionary Statement Codes, etc. |
Literature |
| Literature on PubChem | Synthesis References, Metabolite References, etc. |
Patents |
| Patents on PubChem | Related Patents Of This Product |
Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
| No Information |
Buy Reagent | |
| No reagent supplier? | Send quick inquiry to ChemWhat |
| Want to be listed here as a reagent supplier? (Paid service) | Click here to contact ChemWhat |
Approved Manufacturers | |
| Want to be listed as an approved manufacturer (Requires approvement)? | Please download and fill out this form and send back to approved-manufacturers@chemwhat.com |
Other Suppliers | |
| Watson International Limited | Visit Watson Official Website |
Contact Us for Other Help | |
| Contact us for other information or services | Click here to contact ChemWhat |


