Specification | Details |
Chemical Name | Citric Acid |
Molecular Formula | C?H?O? |
Molecular Weight | 192.13 g/mol |
Appearance | White, crystalline powder |
Odor | Odorless or faintly acidic |
Density | 1.665 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Melting Point | 153°C (307°F) |
Boiling Point | Decomposes before boiling |
Solubility | Soluble in water (1 g in 0.5 mL of water at 20°C), insoluble in ethanol |
pH | 2.1 to 2.3 (1% solution) |
Refractive Index | 1.56 (at 20°C) |