Citric Acid
CompareAliases: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Citric acid anhydrous
Organic acid for pH adjustment, buffering support, and chelation in aqueous industrial and consumer formulations.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Citric Acid |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid |
| Other Names | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Citric acid anhydrous |
| Abbreviations | - |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7 |
| CAS # | 77-92-9 |
| EC # | 201-069-1 |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
Citric Acid is a multifunctional organic acid widely used to adjust pH, support buffering, provide mild chelation, and control acidity. It appears in personal care, home care, HI&I, food-related, water treatment, and technical formulations depending on purity grade and regulatory context.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Water Treatment
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Dishwashing Liquid
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Shampoo
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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