Citric acid, a versatile organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits and many other plants, serves a multitude of purposes across various industries. This compound, characterized by its odourless, free-flowing, white crystalline powder form, due to which it finds extensive use in food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and household cleaning products.
| Property | Status |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7 (Anhydrous) |
| Relative Molecular Mass | 192.12 (Anhydrous) 210.14 (Monohydrate) |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Melting Point | 153°C (307°F) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.665 |
| Solubility in Water | 134 G/100G WATER (appreciable) |
| Corrosion Rate (IPY) | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Density | 1.665 g/ml |
| Vapour Pressure (MM Hg/70 F) | N/A |
| Decomposition Temperature | N/A |
| Evaporation Rate and Ref | N/A |
