Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
307 u00b0F (anhydrous) (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
Decomposes (NTP, 1992)
density
1.54 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
100 u00b0C
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (84.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (23%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 77-92-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid |
| InChI Key | KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 311 |
| INCI Name | CITRIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A natural acidulant and pH adjuster commonly used in cosmetics, cleaning, and food preservation.