CAS 77-92-9
Citric Acid in Kenya
CAS 77-92-9C6H8O7192.12 g/mol
Citric Acid, also known as 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and preservative. Its ability to adjust acidity makes it critical in various applications across food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Citric Acid is available in powdered form, making it easy to handle and incorporate into formulations. With a CAS number of 77-92-9, this versatile acid is essential for maintaining product integrity and enhancing consumer appeal in several industries.
Main applicationFood and beverage production — enhances flavor and preserves food
Citric Acid is crucial for industries focused on quality and consumer safety. It not only enhances the flavor and preservation of food but also ensures product stability in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. By providing consistent quality, Citric Acid remains a preferred choice among procurement officers and plant engineers.
Also known as
- citric acid
- 2-hydroxypropane-1
- 2
- 3-tricarboxylic acid
- Citric acid
- anhydrous
- Aciletten
- Anhydrous citric acid
- Citro
- Citretten
- Citric acid anhydrous
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packaged 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
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
- Density
- 1.665 g/cm³
- Density
- 1.665 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 153 °C
- Solubility
- >100 mg/mL
Citric Acid has the formula C6H8O7, and a molecular weight of 192.12 g/mol. This anhydrous form exhibits a density of 1.665 g/cm³ at 20 °C. It melts at approximately 153 °C and decomposes before boiling. Its solubility is exceptional, being very soluble in water at concentrations exceeding 100 mg/mL. Technical buyers should consider the purity level when specifying orders, especially for food-grade applications, adhering to standards such as BP/USP/FCC.
Delivery
Citric Acid in Kenya 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 and beverage production — enhances flavor and preserves food
- Pharmaceuticals manufacturing — acts as a stabilizing agent in formulations
- Cosmetic formulations — serves as a pH adjuster and exfoliant
- Cleaning products — used for its chelating and descaling properties
- Laboratory reagents — acts as a buffer agent in various tests
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances flavor profiles, improving consumer satisfaction
- Acts as a preservative, extending shelf life in food products
- Facilitates pH control, ensuring product stability in cosmetics
- Improves efficiency in cleaning applications by breaking down limescale
- Versatile reagent, suitable for various laboratory processes
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 in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Citric Acid in Kenya 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 in Kenya?
Citric Acid in Kenya is also referred to as citric acid, 2-hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylic acid, Citric acid and anhydrous. 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 in Kenya is supplied?
Citric Acid in Kenya 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 does Citric Acid in Kenya look like?
Citric Acid in Kenya is described as 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 in Kenya used for?
Common applications include food and beverage production — enhances flavor and preserves food, pharmaceuticals manufacturing — acts as a stabilizing agent in formulations, cosmetic formulations — serves as a pH adjuster and exfoliant, cleaning products — used for its chelating and descaling properties and laboratory reagents — acts as a buffer agent in various tests. 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 in Kenya?
Citric Acid in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents 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 in Kenya available in?
Citric Acid in Kenya is supplied in Packaged 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.
Related to Citric Acid in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
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.PubChem CID 311pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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