0
VWR Citric acid monohydrate 99.7-100.5%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® ACS, USP, Reag. Ph. Eur. analytical reagent
Catalog No :
CAS Number :
Brand :
In Stock
Specifications:
| Application | Organic Synthesis | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₆H₈O₇.H₂O |
VWR Citric Acid Monohydrate is a high-purity, multi-compendial analytical reagent meeting the requirements of USP, Ph. Eur., and ACS. Supplied under the AnalaR NORMAPUR® grade, it is ideal for use in analytical chemistry, buffer preparation, pharmaceutical formulation, food quality testing, and laboratory R&D.
Key Features
- Assay Range: 99.7–100.5%
- Triple Certification – Conforms to ACS, USP, and Ph. Eur. standards
- Low Impurity Profile – Heavy metals ≤10 ppm, chlorides ≤5 ppm, sulfates ≤20 ppm
- Stable Crystalline Form – Supplied as a monohydrate for ease of handling
- Broad Laboratory Use – Buffer systems, titrations, calibration standards, excipient compatibility
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Citric Acid Monohydrate |
| CAS Number | 5949-29-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₈O₇·H₂O |
| Molar Mass | 210.14 g/mol |
| Assay | 99.7–100.5% |
| Melting Point | 135–152 °C |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.552 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 173.9 °C (closed cup) |
| Water Content | 7.5–9.0% |
| Insolubility in Water | ≤50 ppm |
| Oxalic Acid | ≤360 ppm (as anhydrous) |
| Chloride (Cl⁻) | ≤5 ppm |
| Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) | ≤20 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) | ≤10 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.1 ppm |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤20 ppm |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤5 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤3 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | ≤5 ppm |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤1 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm |
| Grade Compliance | Reag. USP, Reag. Ph. Eur., ACS |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Applications
- Analytical Chemistry – Titrations, standard solutions, complexometric assays
- Pharmaceutical Formulations – Acidulant and pH stabilizer
- Buffer Preparation – Common component of citrate buffers
- Food & Beverage Testing – Quality control and acid content determination
- Environmental & Water Testing – Chelating agent and acidifying agent
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging Type |
|---|---|---|
| 20276.235 | 250 g | Plastic bottle (solids) |
| 20276.292 | 1 kg | Plastic bottle (solids) |
| 20276.361 | 5 kg | Plastic bottle (solids) |
| 20276.460 | 25 kg | Cardboard carton |
VWR® Citric Acid Monohydrate, AnalaR NORMAPUR®, provides exceptional purity and regulatory compliance for applications across pharmaceutical, analytical, food, and industrial laboratories. Its triple-certified quality ensures confidence in both research and regulated environments.
- Pack Size: 250g 1kg 5kg 25kg