Citric acid monohydrate

The molecular formula of citric acid monohydrate is C6H8O7 · H2O, which is mainly used in food and beverage industry as sour agent, seasoning agent, preservative and preservative. It is also used as antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent in chemical industry, cosmetics industry and washing industry.

 Citric acid anhydrous

The molecular formula C6H8O7 is colorless and translucent crystal or white particle or white crystalline powder. It often contains a molecule of crystalline water. It is odorless and tastes extremely sour. It is soluble in water, alcohol and ether. Anhydrous citric acid can be obtained by controlling the appropriate temperature during crystallization. The aqueous solution is acidic. It is slightly weathered in dry air and deliquescent in humid air. It is mainly used in food and beverage industry as sour agent, acidity regulator, seasoning agent, preservative and preservative. It is also used as antioxidant, plasticizer and detergent in chemical industry, cosmetics industry and washing industry.