(Preservative / Buffering Agent / Flavor Enhancer)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Citric Acid (Monohydrate) known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our cutting-edge technology guarantees uniformity and consistency in the production of Citric Acid (Monohydrate) optimizing its performance as both a preservative and buffering agent.
Applications: MOLACID® CITM is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations to adjust pH, stabilize active ingredients and enhance solubility. It also improves microbial stability, frequently used in combination with other preservatives. It enhances taste by masking the bitterness of certain drugs.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 5949-29-1 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C6H8O7.H2O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 210.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder, colorless crystals or granules, efflorescent. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) Test (E) |
(A) The solution is strongly acidic. (B) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (C) A red colour develops. (D) A white precipitate is formed. (E) Water: Between 7.5% to 9.0%. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%). |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless or not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y7, BY7 or GY7. |
| 5 | Readily carbonisable substances | The solution is not more intensely coloured than a mixture of 1 mL of red primary solution and 9 mL of yellow primary solution. |
| 6 | Oxalic acid | Not more than 360 ppm. |
| 7 | Sulfates | Not more than 150 ppm. |
| 8 | Water | Between 7.5% to 9.0%. |
| 9 | Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5% (anhydrous substance). |
MOLACID® CITM is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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