Citric Acid | CAS 5949-29-1

1. Product Overview

Citric Acid is a naturally occurring tricarboxylic organic acid    widely produced via fermentation processes.    It is one of the most extensively used organic acids worldwide, serving as a key ingredient    across food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, detergent, and industrial applications.

2. Molecular Structure & Chemical Characteristics

Citric Acid has the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇    with a molecular weight of approximately 192.12.    Its structure contains three carboxyl groups and one hydroxyl group,    enabling excellent chelation, buffering capacity, and pH regulation performance.

3. Physicochemical Properties

• Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water
• Acidity: Triprotic organic acid with broad buffering range
• Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions

4. Applications

• Food Industry: Acidulant, preservative, and chelating agent in beverages and foods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as excipient, buffering agent, and stabilizer.
• Nutraceuticals: Enhances mineral bioavailability in supplements.
• Detergents & Cleaning: Applied in eco-friendly descaling and cleaning formulations.
• Industrial Uses: Water treatment, metal surface treatment, and green chemistry systems.

5. Key Features & Advantages

• Multifunctional organic acid with broad industry acceptance
• Environmentally friendly alternative to inorganic acids
• Compatible with large-scale industrial production

6. Market Insights & Growth Outlook

Driven by growing demand in food processing, health-oriented products,    and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, the global citric acid market    continues to expand steadily. Long-term growth is supported by sustainability    trends and regulatory preference for safer organic acids.

SYNVERTA supplies Citric Acid to global B2B customers,    supporting consistent quality, export logistics, and long-term sourcing partnerships.