Citric Acid

Citric Acid

Chemtex Speciality Limited processed product- Citric Acid is a weak natured organic acid with the formula C6H8O7. Citric Acid serves as a natural preservative which is found in citrus fruits and is also used to add a sour taste to foods and drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, works as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. It consists of 3 carboxyl R COOH groups. At room temperature, citric acid exhibits a white hygroscopic crystalline powder form. Citric Acid can exist either in a monohydrate form or in an anhydrous water free form. The anhydrous form crystallizes in hot water, while the monohydrate forms get crystallized in cold water. The monohydrate can get converted to the anhydrous form by heating above 78 °C. Absolute anhydrous ethanol serves as a good solvent for dissolving Citric Acid 76 parts of citric acid per 100 parts of ethanol at 15 °C. Citric Acid is a slightly stronger acid than typical carboxylic acids as the anion can be stabilized by intra molecular hydrogen bonding from other protic groups on citric acid. Citric acid is commonly used as a chelating agent, an acidifier and a descaler. Citric Acid is used to remove limescale from boilers and evaporators. Citric Acid can be used to soften water, thereby making it useful in soaps and laundry detergents. With the chelation of the metals in hard water, it lets these cleaners produce foam and work better without the need for water softening. The buffering properties of citrates are used to control pH in household cleaners and pharmaceuticals. Chemtex Speciality Limited is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified company that manufactures finest quality of Citric Acid product. It has also established itself to be among world’s renowned Citric Acid exporter having its facility in India. Your search for good quality Citric Acid supplier ends here.