Citric Acid
CAS No. 77-92-9
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
C6H8O7 · MW 192.12
Citric Acid (CAS 77-92-9) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C6H8O7 and a molecular weight of 192.12 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
77-92-9
Chemical Name
Citric Acid
IUPAC Name
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H8O7
Molecular Weight
192.12 g/mol
Category
Acids
Citric Acid structure
- SMILES
- OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
About Citric Acid
Citric Acid (CAS 77-92-9) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C6H8O7 and a molecular weight of 192.12 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 77-92-9 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Citric Acid |
| IUPAC Name | 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid |
| SMILES | OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| Category | Acids |
Synonyms
- Citrate
Applications — Citric Acid
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Citric Acid is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Citric Acid as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citric Acid?
Citric Acid (CAS 77-92-9) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C6H8O7 and a molecular weight of 192.12 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Citric Acid?
The CAS number of Citric Acid is 77-92-9.
What is the molecular formula of Citric Acid?
The molecular formula of Citric Acid is C6H8O7.
What is the molecular weight of Citric Acid?
The molecular weight of Citric Acid is 192.12 g/mol.
What is Citric Acid used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Citric Acid is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Citric Acid as a raw material.
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