Citric Acid Monohydrate
EP, USP + LEC + Microbiological requirements
CAS #:
5949-29-1
Molecular Formula:
C6H8O7 . H2O
Synonym:
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid
Molecular Weight:
210,14 g/mol
Overview
Citric Acid, Monohydrate, Crystalline Powder, USP is used as thrombin inhibitor and fungicide in pharmaceutical preparations. It is a weak organic acid and natural antioxidant preservative. It also plays a more active role by acting as a chelating agent to bind trace metals. Citric Acid, Monohydrate, Granular, FCC is widely used as acidity regulator and preservative in food production and as an acidity regulator and antioxidant in beverages.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Identity B (EP,BP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity E (EP,BP) | % | Acc.to requirements |
| Identity A (USP) | % | Acc.to requirements |
| Appearance of solution (EP,BP) | Correlates to test | |
| Color and Clarity of solution (USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Carbonisable substances (EP,BP,USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Assay (EP,BP) | % | 99,5-100,5 |
| Assay (USP) | % | 99,5-100,5 |
| Sulphated ash (EP,BP) | % | <=0,1 |
| Residue on ignition (USP) | % | <=0,1 |
| Water (EP,BP,USP) | % | 7,5-9,0 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | mg/kg | <=10 |
| Aluminium (ICP) | mg/kg | <=0,2 |
| Oxalic acid (EP,BP,USP) | % | <=0,036 |
| Sulphates (EP,BP,USP) | mg/kg | <=150 |
| Bacterial endotoxine | lU/g | <=5 |
| TAMC 300C (Total aerobic microbial count) | cfu/g | <=50 |
| TYMC | cfu/g | <=10 |
| Escherichia coli | cfu/g | |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | |
| Salmonella | cfu/10g |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Citric acid Monohydrate CAS No. 5949-29-1 can be kept for at least 3 years if stored in a cool and dry place.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Recommended Storage temperature: < 25°C
Pack Sizes: 0.5 Kg and 5 Kg
