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Citric acid monohydrate

ACS reagent, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOC(COOH)(CH2COOH)2 · H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
210.14
Beilstein:
4018641
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

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grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0%

form

powder

impurities

Substances carbonizable by hot sulfuric acid, passes test
≤0.005% Insoluble matter

ign. residue

≤0.02%

pKa 

(1) 3.13, (2) 4.76, (3) 6.4

solubility

H2O: soluble 54 % (w/w) at 10 °C (Citric acid in water)
H2O: 59.2 % (w/w) at 20 °C (Citric acid in water)
H2O: 84.0 % (w/w) at 100 °C (Citric acid in water)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
oxalate (C2O42-): passes test (limit about 0.05%)
phosphate (PO43-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.002%

cation traces

Fe: ≤3 ppm
Pb: ≤2 ppm

functional group

carboxylic acid

SMILES string

OC(CC(O)(C(O)=O)CC(O)=O)=O.O

InChI

1S/C6H8O7.H2O/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);1H2

InChI key

YASYEJJMZJALEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Citric acid monohydrate is an organic acid. Its molar enthalpy of solution in water has been reported to be ΔsolHm (298.15K, m = 0.0203molkg-1) = (29061±123)Jmol-1.[1] It can be produced by crystallization from mother liquor of citric acid solution at 20-25°C during citric acid synthesis.[2] An investigation of its crystal growth kinetics indicates that growth is linearly dependent on size.[3]

Citric acid monohydrate is an organic weak acid used as a natural preservative in food and beverage products.[4]

Application

Citric acid monohydrate was used in the preparation of citric acid solution employed in the acetone method of 68Ga pre-purification and radiolabeling technique.[5]
It may be used:
  • As release-modifying agent to improve the release of diltiazem hydrochloride from melt extruded Eudragit RS PO tablets.[6]
  • To prepare citrate buffer for use in the preparation of platelets for intravital microscopy.[7]
  • To prepare Tris-citrate buffer employed for the electrophoresis of bacterial enzymes.[8]

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

345.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

173.9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Size dependency of citric acid monohydrate growth kinetics.
Bravi M and Mazzarotta B.
Chemical Engineering Journal, 70(3), 203-207 (1998)
Methods of multilocus enzyme electrophoresis for bacterial population genetics and systematics.
R K Selander et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 51(5), 873-884 (1986-05-01)
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Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine, 76, 46-54 (2012-10-03)
A new NaCl based method for preparation of gallium-68 labeled radiopharmaceuticals has been adapted for use with an automated gallium-68 generator system. The method was evaluated based on 56 preparations of [(68)Ga]DOTATOC and compared to a similar acetone-based approach. Advantages
New perspectives for citric acid production and application.
Soccol CR, et al.
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 44(2), 141-149 (2006)

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  1. I need to prepare 100 ml of 1 molar citric acid solution. How do I prepare this and which product do I need to buy?

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    1. The volume of 100 mL is equivalent to 0.1 Liters. And 1 molar (1 mole per liter) times 0.1 liters equals 0.1 moles. The molecular weight for Citric Acid Monohydrate is 210.14 grams per mole. And 0.1 moles times 210.14 grams per mole equals 21.0 grams. So to prepare the solution, dissolve 21.0 grams of citric acid monohydrate in about 75 mL of pure water, then bring the final volume to 100 mL. Citric Acid Monohydrate is very soluble in water.
      As far as which product to buy, many grades of citric acid and citric acid monohydrate are listed. Please contact your local Technical Service group and describe your intended application so that they can help you choose the appropriate grade.

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