Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Organic Acid
|
| gptkbp:aroma |
Odorless
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
C6H8O7
Metabolic intermediate |
| gptkbp:colors |
Colorless
|
| gptkbp:community_service |
Antioxidant properties
High doses may cause stomach upset Improves mineral absorption Kidney stone prevention May erode tooth enamel |
| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
Biodegradable
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
Soluble in water
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
1.665 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Low toxicity to aquatic life
Biodegradable waste |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Carl_Wilhelm_Scheele
|
| gptkbp:flavorProfile |
Sour
|
| gptkbp:food_options |
Oranges
Berries Grapefruits Lemons Limes |
| gptkbp:hasFacilities |
192.13 g/mol
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Citric Acid
|
| gptkbp:iceClass |
153 °C
310 °C |
| gptkbp:industry |
Citric acid fermentation
|
| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
Calcium carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate |
| gptkbp:isOpenTo |
Citric acid anhydride
|
| gptkbp:occursAnnually |
Citrus fruits
|
| gptkbp:producedBy |
Fermentation process
|
| gptkbp:productionCompany |
Extraction from citrus fruits
Fermentation of carbohydrates |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Sodium citrate
Citric acid cycle Calcium citrate Potassium citrate |
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
1784
|
| gptkbp:safety |
Generally_Recognized_As_Safe_(GRAS)
|
| gptkbp:storage |
Cool, dry place
|
| gptkbp:trimLevels |
Weak acid
|
| gptkbp:uses |
Food preservative
Flavoring agent Cleaning agent pH regulator |