Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, especially in effervescent tablets. It is used as a natural preservative.
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ApplicationsCitric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, especially in effervescent tablets. It is used as a natural preservative.
SolubilitySoluble in water, alcohol, ether, dimethylsufoxide and ethylacetate.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible with alkalies, bases, metal nitrates and oxidizing agents.