E330 (Citric acid)

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:food
organic acid
E number
gptkbp:appearance crystalline powder
gptkbp:approvedInEU yes
gptkbp:approvedInUS yes
gptkbp:biodegradable yes
gptkbp:CASNumber 77-92-9
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C6H8O7
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Carl_Wilhelm_Scheele
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1784
gptkbp:EC_number gptkb:E330
gptkbp:flavor sour
gptkbp:foundIn citrus fruits
gptkbp:hasInChIKey KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
gptkbp:hasUNII 2968PHW8QP
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label E330 (Citric acid)
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic_acid
gptkbp:KEGGID C00158
gptkbp:mainIngredient rare
gptkbp:meltingPoint 153 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 192.12 g/mol
gptkbp:pKa 3.13
4.76
6.40
gptkbp:producedBy fermentation
extraction from citrus fruits
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 311
CHEBI:30769
gptkbp:solubility very soluble
gptkbp:toxicity no
gptkbp:usedAs acidity regulator
flavoring agent
preservative
chelating agent
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:dessert
pharmaceuticals
cosmetics
cleaning agents
soft drinks
preserved foods
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:E-numbers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7