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Organic Acids

Citric Acid Monohydrate USP

RA004015 CAS 5949-29-1 USP

Identity

Product code
RA004015
CAS number
5949-29-1
Grade
USP
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C6H8O7.H2O
Molecular weight
210.1

Classification

Technical Data

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Description Colorless, translucent crystals, or white, granular to fine, crystalline powder — —
Colour of solution The sample solution is not more intensely colored than Standard solutions A, B, and C — —
Readily carbonisable substance The color of the acid is not darker than that of a similar volume of Matching Fluid K in a matching tube, the tubes being observed vertically against a white background — —
Water 7.5 - 9.0 % % —
Sterility Tests Meets the requirements — —
Solubility Very soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in ether — —
Identification 'A' Meets the requirements — IR
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % % —
Sulphate (S) Max 0.015 % % —
Oxalic acid Max 0.036 % % —
Bacterial endotoxin Max 50 ppm ppm —
Clarity of solution The sample solution shows the same clarity as that of water or its opalescence is not more pronounced than Standard suspension A. — —

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA004015-PK-25KG
1 kg RA004015-PK-1KG
5 kg RA004015-PK-5KG