CAS 77-92-9
Citric Acid
CAS 77-92-9C6H8O7192.12 g/mol
Citric Acid is a versatile chemical predominantly used as an acidity regulator and preservative in the food and beverage industry. Known for its food-grade applicability, citric acid also finds extensive use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning solutions. It serves as a pH stabilizer, chelating agent, and descaler across various applications. The product is supplied as a colorless or white crystalline powder with a purity of 99.5-100.5%, verified for BP, USP, FCC, and E330 standards, particularly in its monohydrate form. This makes it ideal for applications requiring stringent purity like in food and pharmaceuticals.
Main applicationFood & Beverage — acidity regulator, preservative, flavor enhancer
Citric Acid is integral to industries that value both functional and regulatory performance, such as food processing and pharmaceuticals. Its dual role as an acidulant and chelating agent facilitates key processes like preservation and stabilization. In an industrial context, it offers effective scale removal and metal treatment solutions, making it a versatile component in the regional market.
Also known as
- 2-Hydroxypropane-1
- 2
- 3-tricarboxylic acid
- E330
- Citric Acid Monohydrate
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 77-92-9
- Chemical formula
- C6H8O7
- Molecular weight
- 192.12 g/mol
- Grade
- Food grade
- Purity
- 99.5-100.5
- Appearance
- Colorless or white crystalline powder
- Concentration
- Anhydrous
Citric Acid, with the molecular formula C6H8O7, is a naturally occurring compound often produced commercially as a colorless or white crystalline powder. The technical grades available include BP, USP, FCC, and E330, providing flexibility for various applications. The purity range is 99.5-100.5% in its monohydrate form, catering to industries that prioritize high purity standards such as pharmaceuticals and food processing. When selecting this grade, consider the specific application requirements, such as pH control or metal chelation. Its solubility and acidity levels make it an effective compound for processes requiring precise pH regulation. It's also available in both anhydrous and monohydrate forms, allowing users to choose a moisture level that suits their specific needs. Make sure packaging, typically a 25 kg bag, meets your logistical and storage requirements.
Delivery
Citric Acid is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food & Beverage — acidity regulator, preservative, flavor enhancer
- Pharmaceuticals — excipient, pH stabilizer, chelating agent
- Cosmetics & Personal Care — pH adjustment, exfoliation
- Detergents — descaling, lime scale removal
- Water Treatment — pH control, scale prevention
- Metal Surface Treatment — rust/scale removal, pH control
- Textile — dye bath pH stability
- Leather — calcium removal in tanning
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High purity level ensures safety in food and pharmaceutical applications
- Effective pH regulator for diverse industrial uses
- Chelating properties enhance effectiveness in cleaning products
- Widely recognized grades offer assurance of quality
- Versatile, serving multiple industries from food to cleaning
- Available in practical packaging for ease of handling
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Citric Acid?
The CAS registry number for Citric Acid is 77-92-9. Its chemical formula is C6H8O7, with a molecular weight of 192.12 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Citric Acid?
Citric Acid is also referred to as 2-Hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylic acid, E330 and Citric Acid Monohydrate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Citric Acid is supplied?
Citric Acid is supplied as Food grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Citric Acid supplied at?
Citric Acid is supplied at a concentration of Anhydrous. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What is the purity of Citric Acid?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Citric Acid is 99.5-100.5. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does Citric Acid look like?
Citric Acid is described as colorless or white crystalline powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Citric Acid used for?
Common applications include food & Beverage — acidity regulator, preservative, flavor enhancer, pharmaceuticals — excipient, pH stabilizer, chelating agent, cosmetics & Personal Care — pH adjustment, exfoliation, detergents — descaling, lime scale removal, water Treatment — pH control, scale prevention and metal Surface Treatment — rust/scale removal, pH control. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Citric Acid?
Citric Acid is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Citric Acid available in?
Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Citric Acid?
Citric Acid is recorded against the EC number 201-069-1 and the HS customs code 2918.14.00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Citric Acid
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References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Citric acidwebbook.nist.gov
- 2.Citric acid - Substance Information - ECHAecha.europa.eu
- 3.Tariff List | Kenya Trade Portalkenyatradeportal.go.ke
- 4.Citric Acid | C6H8O7 | CID 311 - PubChempubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5.Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharma Grade) | Kenya Supplier | KIKI'S Industrial Chemicalskikisindustrialchemicals.com
- 6.Citric Acid Anhydrous – Food Grade & Industrial Acidifier 25Kg - Finstar Industrial Chemicalsfinstarindustrialchemicals.co.ke
- 7.Citric Acid Supplier in Kenya | Citric Acid Price & Availability | Zenco Systems Ltd - Chemical Divisionzencochemicals.com
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