(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, often in combination with other preservatives. It enhances palatability 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 - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder, colorless crystals or granules, efflorescent. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is very soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in ether. |
| 4 | Clarity of the solution | The Sample solution shows the same clarity as that of water or its opalescence is not more pronounced than Standard suspension A. |
| 5 | Color of the solution | Specified test. |
| 6 | Oxalic acid | Not more than 360 ppm. |
| 7 | Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 8 | Sulphate | Not more than 0.015%. |
| 9 | Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 10 | Readily carbonizable substances | Specified Test. |
| 11 | Limit of Oxalic acid | Not more than 0.036%. |
| 12 | Water determination | Between 7.5% to 9.0%. |
| 13 | Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5%, calculated on anhydrous basis. |
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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