CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE 99.5% AR
Confirms to BP 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate
Product Code | B-00824 | BRAND | Bio-Chem |
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Grade | AR | CAS No | 5949-29-1 |
Purity | 99% | Molecular Weight | 210.14 |
H.S.Code | 2918.14000 | Shelf Life | 60 Months |
Molecular Formula | C6H8O7.H2O |

Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
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pH value | 1.8 at 50 g/l at 20 °C | Flash point [°C] | 173.9 °C |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 153 °C | Boiling point [°C] | 175 °C |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.665 | Solubility in water [% weight] | 59.2% (20°C) |
Vapour pressure mm/Hg | 3.70E-009 mm Hg @ 250C | Vapour density | 7.26 |
Odour | Odorless |
Packaging

Specification
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Assay (by NaOH titration) | 99.5-102% |
Residue on ignition (at 800°C) | Max 0.02% |
Insoluble matter (13.2% in water) | Max 0.005% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.001% |
Oxalate (as C2H2O4) | Passes test |
Substance carbonizable by hot H2SO4 | Passes test |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0002% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0003% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.002% |
Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.001% |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H319
Precaution Statement: P305 + P351 + P338