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Citric acid, anhydrous, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 036664.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Citric acid, anhydrous, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 036664.36
500 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
77-92-9
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H8O7
InChI Key
KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Impurity content
Phosphate (PO₄): ≤0.001%
Assay (Titration)
≥99.5%
Impurity content
Fe: ≤3ppm
Impurity content
Oxalate (C₂O₄): P.T. (limit about 0.05%)
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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
EU Specific Hazard Statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear 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 or doctor if you feel unwell