Citric Acid 

What is Citric Acid - C6H8O7 and how is it used?

We come into contact with products almost every day. But few people know where this substance is and what it is used for. Here we would like to introduce some of the benefits of the product.

Citric Acid – C6H8O7 is a weak organic acid, it is a natural preservative. They are present in fruits and vegetables, mainly in citrus fruits.

The product with the symbol E330 is a weak organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7, which exists in the form of white crystals. It can exist as anhydrous (without water) or as a monohydrate of water. The hydrated form is formed when the substance crystallizes from cold water, while the anhydrous form crystallizes from hot water.

At 15 degrees Celsius, this substance is soluble in absolute anhydrous ethanol. When heated to 175 degrees Celsius, they hydrolyze into CO2 and water.

Uses of Citric Acid – C6H8O7

Chemicals are used a lot in our life. Food additives, one of the uses of the product. They are often added to foods to create a sour taste and as preservatives in foods, especially soft drinks. They are also used to make detergents thanks to the buffering of pH-correcting citrate complexes. Has the ability to soften water. By chelation of metals, it is useful in soaps and detergents. Helps detergent foam, cleaner without the need to soften the water.

Citric Acid – C6H8O7 is used to regenerate ion exchange materials used in water softeners because it precipitates accumulated metal ions as citrate complexes. Similarly, the product is also used in biotechnology and pharmaceutical technology to clean pipes requiring high purity. It can be added to ice cream to help keep fat globules separate, added to recipes for fresh lemonade on the spot.

The product is also widely used in winemaking to add acidity when fruits contain little or no natural acidity. In addition, Citric Acid - C6H8O7 is used as one of the active ingredients in the production of antiviral tissues. Acid is also used as a primary agent in the early stages of mozzarella cheese production. In the field of beauty, chemicals are used to treat acne or exfoliate dead skin cells in the pores, helping to balance the skin tone.

With the diverse uses of Citric Acid - C6H8O7, they are produced and used a lot and are popular.

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