Citric Acid: Weak organic acid
Citric acid is a weak organic acid.
It can be found in citrus fruits. It is used by organisms for Krebs cycle. It acts like a preservative when added to food. It is also used to add a sour (acidic) taste to foods and soft drinks. In the European Union it is known as E 330, as a food additive.
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| Preferred IUPAC name 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid | |||
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.973 | ||
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| E number | E330 (antioxidants, ...) | ||
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| C6H8O7 | |||
| Molar mass | 192.123 g/mol (anhydrous), 210.038 g/mol (monohydrate) | ||
| Appearance | Crystalline white solid | ||
| Odor | Odorless | ||
| Density | 1.665 g/cm3 (anhydrous) 1.542 g/cm3 (18 °C, monohydrate) | ||
| Melting point | 156 °C (313 °F; 429 K) | ||
| Boiling point | 310 °C (590 °F; 583 K) decomposes from 175 °C | ||
| 117.43 g/100 mL (10 °C) 147.76 g/100 mL (20 °C) 180.89 g/100 mL (30 °C) 220.19 g/100 mL (40 °C) 382.48 g/100 mL (80 °C) 547.79 g/100 mL (100 °C) | |||
| Solubility | soluble in acetone, alcohol, ether, ethyl acetate, DMSO insoluble in C 6H 6, CHCl3, CS2, toluene | ||
| Solubility in ethanol | 62 g/100 g (25 °C) | ||
| Solubility in amyl acetate | 4.41 g/100 g (25 °C) | ||
| Solubility in diethyl ether | 1.05 g/100 g (25 °C) | ||
| Solubility in 1,4-Dioxane | 35.9 g/100 g (25 °C) | ||
| log P | −1.64 | ||
| Acidity (pKa) | pKa1 = 3.13 pKa2 = 4.76 pKa3 = 6.39, 6.40 | ||
Refractive index (nD) | 1.493–1.509 (20 °C) 1.46 (150 °C) | ||
| Viscosity | 6.5 cP (50% aq. sol.) | ||
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| Monoclinic | |||
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| Std enthalpy of formation ΔfH | −1548.8 kJ/mol | ||
| Std enthalpy of combustion ΔcH | −1960.6 kJ/mol −1972.34 kJ/mol (monohydrate) | ||
| Standard molar entropy S | 252.1 J/(mol·K) | ||
| Specific heat capacity, C | 226.51 J/(mol·K) (26.85 °C) | ||
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ATC code | A09AB04 (WHO) | ||
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| Main hazards | skin and eye irritant | ||
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| Explosive limits | 8% | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |||
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Carl Wilhelm Scheele was the first who could extract citric acid from lemons, in 1782. The substance was probably known to alchemists, perhaps with a different name. The Arabian alchemist Geber is said to have discovered citric acid in the 9th century. Citric Acid contains 6 Carbon atoms, 8 Hydrogen atoms and 7 Oxygen atoms. Its chemical formula is C6H8O7.
Main uses
- As a water softener
- It is often used in detergents, to avoid the smell of acid, esp. Acetic acid
- As a preserving agent
- Citric acid and its salts prevent blood clotting. Blood donations are kept liquid using citric acid.
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