3200-OP

Citric Acid

OmniPur^® Grade, >= 99.5%, Anhydrous

• Synonym(s): Citric acid
• Linear Formula: HOC(COOH)(CH₂COOH)₂
• CAS Number: 77-92-9
• Molecular Weight: 192.12
• Beilstein: 782061
• MDL number: MFCD00011669
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.5%
• form: crystalline powder (Fine)
• expl. lim.: 8 %, 65 °F
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white
• pKa: (1) 3.13, (2) 4.76, (3) 6.4
• mp: 153-159 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: 1330 g/L at 20 °C
• foreign activity: DNAse, none detected; Protease, none detected
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 10-30°C
• SMILES string: OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H8O7/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
• InChI key: KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Molecular biology grade.

Specifications:
Assay: ≥99.5%
Chloride (Cl): ≤0.001%
DNase: None detected
Residue after ignition: ≤0.02%
Insoluble matter: ≤0.005%
Oxalate (C₂O₄): ≤0.05%
Phosphate (PO₄): ≤0.001%
Protease: None detected





Intended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. Not for drug, food, or household use.

Application

• Transmembrane Chemical Absorption Process for Recovering Ammonia as an Organic Fertilizer Using Citric Acid as the Trapping Solution.: This study explores the use of citric acid in a transmembrane absorption process to recover ammonia, enhancing the efficiency of organic fertilizer production (Reyes Alva et al., 2024).


• Effect of Different Irrigating Solutions on Root Canal Dentin Microhardness-A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.: This systematic review evaluates the impact of various irrigating solutions, including citric acid, on the microhardness of root canal dentin, contributing to dental material science (Agarwal et al., 2024).


• Applications and Characterization of Anti-Browning Enzymatically Modified Potato Starch (EPS) Film Associated with Chitosan (CTS)/L-Cys/Citric Acid (CA) on Fresh-Cut Potato Slices.: The research focuses on using citric acid in combination with other substances to create an anti-browning film for food preservation, highlighting advancements in food chemistry (Zhu et al., 2024).


• Cervical Percutaneous Interferential Current Stimulation Improves Citric Acid Cough Tests in Patients with Parkinson′s Disease on Medication.: This clinical trial examines the therapeutic use of citric acid in cough tests for patients with Parkinson′s disease, showcasing its potential in clinical biochemistry applications (Nakamori et al., 2024).

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

OMNIPUR is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable