CAS 5949-29-1
Citric Acid Monohydrate Kenya
CAS 5949-29-1C6H10O8210.14 g/mol
Citric Acid Monohydrate (CAS No. 5949-29-1) is primarily used in food processing and beverage industries. This versatile organic acid serves as a pH regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative, making it essential for extending shelf life and improving taste. Its high solubility in water further enhances its application in various formulations, particularly in beverages and confectioneries. Widely utilized across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning sectors, Citric Acid Monohydrate is known for its safety and efficiency in multiple industrial processes.
Main applicationFood preservation — acts as a preservative to extend shelf life.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is crucial in enhancing product quality and safety across various sectors. Its ability to function as a preservative and flavor enhancer directly impacts consumer satisfaction, making it a vital ingredient in many formulations. The demand for safer, naturally derived additives drives its significance in today's industrial applications.
Also known as
- Citric acid monohydrate
- Citric acid hydrate
- CITRIC ACID
- MONOHYDRATE
- 1
- 2
- 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid
- 2-hydroxy-
- 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
- 5949-29-1
- Chemical formula
- C6H10O8
- Molecular weight
- 210.14 g/mol
- Grade
- Food grade
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
- Density
- 1.5 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 135 °C
- Solubility
- 59.2 g/100ml
Citric Acid Monohydrate is composed of C6H10O8 with a molecular weight of 210.14 g/mol. It possesses a density of 1.5 g/cm³ and has a melting point of 135 °C. With a solubility of 59.2 g of Citric Acid per 100 ml in water at 20 °C, it readily dissolves in aqueous systems, making it suitable for both liquid and powdered formulations. When ordering, buyers should specify the desired pack size, typically available in 25 kg bags, and confirm that they require the monohydrate form.
Delivery
Citric Acid Monohydrate 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 preservation — acts as a preservative to extend shelf life.
- Beverage formulation — enhances flavor and offers acidification.
- Pharmaceutical applications — used as an excipient in drug formulations.
- Cosmetic products — improves pH and stability of creams and lotions.
- Cleaning agents — serves as a chelating agent in detergents.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Versatile applications — supports a wide range of industries from food to pharmaceuticals.
- Enhances taste — provides a natural, tangy flavor in food and beverages.
- Improves formulation stability — helps maintain pH levels in products.
- Effective preservative — helps prolong shelf life naturally.
- Easily soluble — dissolves readily in water for various uses.
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 Monohydrate Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Citric Acid Monohydrate Kenya is 5949-29-1. Its chemical formula is C6H10O8, with a molecular weight of 210.14 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 Monohydrate Kenya?
Citric Acid Monohydrate Kenya is also referred to as Citric acid monohydrate, Citric acid hydrate, CITRIC ACID, MONOHYDRATE, 1 and 2. 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 Monohydrate Kenya is supplied?
Citric Acid Monohydrate 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 Monohydrate Kenya look like?
Citric Acid Monohydrate 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 Monohydrate Kenya used for?
Common applications include food preservation — acts as a preservative to extend shelf life., beverage formulation — enhances flavor and offers acidification., pharmaceutical applications — used as an excipient in drug formulations., cosmetic products — improves pH and stability of creams and lotions. and cleaning agents — serves as a chelating agent in detergents.. 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 Monohydrate Kenya?
Citric Acid Monohydrate Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents 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 Monohydrate Kenya 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.
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 22230pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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