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| Specification: | powder |
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1. Product Basic Information
| Product name | Citric acid |
| CAS No. | 77-92-9 |
| MF | C6H8O7 |
| MW | 192.12 |
| Melting point | 153-159 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 248.08°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.67 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
citric acid, a colourless crystalline organic compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids, present in practically all plants and in many animal tissues and fluids. It is one of a series of compounds involved in the physiological oxidation of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to carbon dioxide and water (see tricarboxylic acid cycle).
3. Product Benefits
That said, citric acid has been credited with some pretty impressive feats, such as protecting the brain thanks to its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. It's also linked to improved nutrient absorption, and has been tied to improved bone health, as well.
Some of the properties that make citric acid body-beneficial are also why they're used in other products. "Citric acid is used as an additive because of its antibiotic properties. In some canned foods, it is used to protect against botulism," says certified fitness instructor and Anabolic Bodies CEO Eddie Johnson via email.
Indeed, its preservative powers make it a natural for inclusion in everyday staples like ice cream, canned goods, wine, jams, applesauce, fish and shellfish because it keeps the product's pH balanced and prolongs its shelf life, according to Julson. Plus citric acid "adds a pleasant tart taste to fruit-flavored products, especially candy and beverages," she says.
Even if you're fastidious about non-naturally occurring citric acid consumption, there's still a pretty good chance that you'll come into contact with it, as it's a common component of makeup, chemical peels, bath bombs, detergents, cleaning supplies and even supplements. Citric acid stabilizes active ingredients in medications and improves their taste. Its antibacterial properties make it an effective disinfectant, which is why it's added to cleaning products.
"I swear by the amazing benefits of citric acid for the skin," says Alisha Lawson, a product development expert who specializes in beauty products for cosmetics company Shiny Leaf. "It treats several skin problems like mild acne, dark spots, clogged pores, and wrinkles," she says, adding that certain formulations are known to help brighten complexion and even out skin tone.
Fortunately, this doesn't seem like an ingredient we need to worry too much about. "Most studies have found citric acid to be safe, and some have even found it to be neuroprotective [protecting nerve cells against damage or degeneration], " says dietician Julson. "Consuming large quantities can certainly damage teeth or irritate the intestines, but for most healthy individuals in small doses, it is relatively benign."
4. Product Side Effects
There's not a whole lot of controversy about fruit-related citric acid, fortunately. The only negative side effects that can happen is if you were to eat citric fruits in excess it can decrease the enamel on your teeth and cause heartburn.
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