Citric Acid
- Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O<0xE2><0x82><0x87> (can be anhydrous or monohydrate)
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
- Odor: Odorless
- Taste: Strongly acidic
- Purity: Varies by grade, typically ranging from 99.5% to 99.9% or higher
- Molecular Weight: 192.12 g/mol (anhydrous)
- Melting Point: 153 °C (anhydrous)
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water, ethanol, and other polar solvents
- Acidity: Strong organic acid