Citric Acid，Citric acid monohydrate，3-Hydroxytricarballylic acid，CAS 5949-29-1

Name: Citric Acid
Other Names：2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid / Citric acid monohydrate / 3-Hydroxytricarballylic acid
CAS: 5949-29-1
MF：C₆H₈O₇·H₂O

Product Introduction
Citric acid is an organic compound widely used in various industries. Over 75% of its production is utilized in the food industry as an acidulant, antioxidant, and pH regulator, commonly found in soft drinks, jams, fruits, pastries, and other food products. Approximately 15% is used in the chemical industry as a buffer, chelating agent, metal cleaner, mordant, gelling agent, and color modifier. Additionally, citric acid has extensive applications in electronics, textiles, petroleum, leather, construction, photography, plastics, foundry, ceramics, and other industrial fields.

Product Applications
1. Food Additives
Citric acid is primarily used in carbonated beverages, fruit juices, lactic acid drinks, and pickled products as a food additive. Its demand fluctuates seasonally due to climate changes.

2. Textile Industry
Citric acid and modified citric acid can be used to produce anti-wrinkle agents for cotton fabric finishing, offering excellent wrinkle resistance at a low cost.

3. Detergent Industry
In the detergent industry, citric acid serves as an antioxidant, plasticizer, and cleaning agent, enhancing washing performance.

4. Cosmetics Industry
It is commonly used in lotions, creams, shampoos, and beauty products for its stabilizing and pH-balancing properties.