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Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food Grade)
Also known as: 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid monohydrate · CAM
Citric Acid Monohydrate is the most widely used organic acid in food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing — a natural, safe acidulant, flavour enhancer, preservative and chelating agent.
Quality
COA on every batch
Delivery
Pan-India dispatch
Packaging
2 options
Support
MSDS / TDS available
Select variant
Technical specifications
| Chemical formula | C₆H₈O₇·H₂O |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 5949-29-1 |
| HSN code | 29181400 |
| Molecular weight | 210.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colourless / white crystalline granules |
| Purity / assay | ≥ 99.5% |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water (163 g/100 ml at 25°C) |
| pH | 1.85 (0.1N solution) |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture. |
| Shelf life | 24 months in sealed original packaging |
| Handling | Use PPE — gloves and goggles; avoid inhalation of dust. |
| Safety | Non-hazardous; GRAS status. Irritant to eyes in dust form. |
| Standards | FSSAI, BP, USP, IP, E330 |
Applications & industries
High-purity food grade citric acid used as an acidulant, flavor enhancer and preservative.
Industrial applications
Grades & packaging
Grades available
- Food Grade (FSSAI)
- BP / USP
- IP
Packaging
- 25 kg HDPE / paper bag — Retail and small-batch manufacturers
- 1000 kg jumbo bag — Bulk industrial consumers
Country of origin
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food Grade) across India?+
Yes. SANR Chemicals dispatches Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food Grade) pan-India from Kolkata by road, rail and containerised freight, with LR / e-way bill support.
What is the minimum order quantity for Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food Grade)?+
MOQ depends on packaging and grade. For most food grade chemicals we can start from a single bag / drum for trials and scale to truckloads.
Can you share MSDS, TDS and COA for Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food Grade)?+
Absolutely. Full documentation including MSDS, TDS and batch-wise COA is provided against a signed enquiry. Use the "Request Documents" button on this page.
Do you offer custom packaging or private-label options?+
Yes. Subject to volume, we offer custom packaging (25 / 50 kg bags, jumbo bags, drums) and private-label options.