Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%

Name: Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008438

About Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%

Citric acid, monohydrate (CAS 5949-29-1) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Extra Pure grade), specified at 99% purity. Its molecular formula is C6H10O8 and its molecular weight is 210.14 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid. Hydrate. Common synonyms include Citric acid monohydrate and Citric acid hydrate.

The material typically appears as a white to colourless powder or crystals or crystalline powder. Literature values give a melting point of 156 °C and a density of 1.542 g/cm3 (18 °C, monohydrate). Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for pharmaceutical synthesis, coordination chemistry, buffer preparation and biological staining. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Citric acid, monohydrate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Coordination chemistry
Buffer preparation
Biological staining
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008438
CAS Number	5949-29-1
IUPAC name	2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;hydrate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₈
Molecular weight	210.14 g/mol
Exact mass	210.0376
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29181400
InChIKey	YASYEJJMZJALEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O.O
PubChem CID	22230

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to colourless powder or crystals or crystalline powder
Melting point	156 °C
Density	1.542 g/cm3 (18 °C, monohydrate)
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 8
TPSA	133 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate, Citric acid monohydrate, Citric acid hydrate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hydrate (1:1), Acidum citricum monohydrate, Citiric acid, Soothe Chewable, Surface Wipes, Stop Hair, Alphacide Activator

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 5949-29-1

BP / Food Grade

Citric Acid Monohydrate

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

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Industrial

Citric Acid Monohydrate

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

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ACS

Citric acid monohydrate ACS reagent, ≥99%

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

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BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

Citric acid monohydrate, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

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HPLC / Spectroscopy

Citric acid monohydrate, for HPLC, for spectroscopy

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

VQ-046551

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

Citric acid monohydrate, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., ACS, AR

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

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HPLC

Citric acid, monohydrate for HPLC, 99%+

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

VQ-008437

AR

Citric acid, monohydrate, GR 99%+

CAS: 5949-29-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀O₈
MW: 210.14 g/mol

VQ-008439

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% is 5949-29-1. It is also known as 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid monohydrate, Citric acid monohydrate, Citric acid hydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%?

Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% has the molecular formula C6H10O8 and a molecular weight of 210.14 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% can I order?

We supply Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% in Extra Pure (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Citric acid, monohydrate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Citric acid, monohydrate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.