Jungbunzlauer Citric Acid Anhydrous

Jungbunzlauer Citric Acid Anhydrous is a versatile ingredient used across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and home care industries, providing acidity adjustment, flavor enhancement, and stability benefits. It serves as an antioxidant, chelating agent, and flavor enhancer while offering various environmental and dietary suitability claims.

INCI Name: Citric Acid

Ingredient Name: Citric Acid, Anhydrous

Chemical Name: Citric Acid, Anhydrous

CAS Number: 77-92-9

Chemical Family: Organic Acids

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxyic acid, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxy-pentanedioic acid, 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid, 3-Hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid, 3-Hydroxy-pentane-1,3-5-trioic acid, Citric acid, Citric acid monoglyceride, E 330, INS 330, Monoglyceride citrate, NSC 112226

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Organic Acids
Chemical Name: Citric Acid, Anhydrous
INCI Name: Citric Acid
Ingredient Name: Citric Acid, Anhydrous
Ingredient Origin: Fermentation
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions: Flavor Enhancer
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Descalant
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Buffering Agent,
Chelating Agent
Food Ingredients Functions: Acidulant,
Antioxidant,
Buffering Agent,
Chelating Agent,
Flavor Enhancer,
Stabilizer
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Acidulant,
Buffering Agent,
Chelating Agent,
Disintegrant,
Flavor Enhancer,
OTC
Molecular formula: C₆H₈O₇
Technologies: Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Binders & Disintegrants,
Flavors & Taste Maskers,
Formulation & Processing Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives,
Performance Additives
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Acidulants & Acidity Regulators,
Antioxidants & Preservatives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Stabilizers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Organic Acids
Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Oilfield & Transport Chemicals
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Metal Processing Additives
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Production Aids and Processing Additives
Acidifiers, Buffers & Neutralizers,
Sensory Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Enhancers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Stabilizers
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Chelating,
Mild Acidulant
Benefit Claims (Health): Antioxidant Properties
Labeling Claims: Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Environmentally Friendly,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Non-Toxic,
Organic,
Pareve,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Food Ingredients Features: Acidity Regulation,
Antioxidant Properties,
Imparts Flavor,
Improved Stability,
Microbiologically Stable,
Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets: Agriculture & Feed,
Food & Nutrition,
HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications: Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition
Pets
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Fragrances & Perfumes,
Hair Care,
Oral Care,
Skin Care
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Carbonated Drinks,
Energy Drinks,
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Liquor & Spirits,
Sports Drinks,
Tea, Cocoa & Coffee
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Metal Manufacturing & Finishing
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks,
Confectionery,
Convenience Foods,
Dairy,
Dairy Substitutes,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations,
Fruits & Vegetables,
Infant & Baby Food,
Meat Substitutes,
Meat, Poultry & Seafood,
Other Food Applications,
Savory & Culinary
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing,
Textile Manufacturing
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Clinical Nutrition,
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Animal Species: Pets
Applicable Processes: Leather Manufacturing,
Metal Surface Treatment,
Oil Drilling,
Ore Mining,
Ore Refining,
Paper Manufacturing,
Plastics Manufacturing,
Polymer Manufacturing,
Textiles Manufacturing
AP/Deo Applications: Deodorants
Food & Nutrition Applications: Alcoholic Beverages,
Baby Meals,
Breakfast Cereals,
Carbonated Drinks,
Coffee,
Desserts,
Dressings,
Energy Drinks,
Flavors,
Food Seasonings,
Fruit Based Preparations,
Ice Cream,
Infant Formula,
Instant Beverages,
Instant Meals,
Juices,
Meat Substitutes,
Plant-based Meat,
RTD Beverages,
Ready Meals,
Sauces,
Snacks,
Sports Drinks,
Syrups,
Tea
Fragrances & Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes
Home Care Applications: Bathroom Cleaners,
Household Cleaners,
Kitchen Cleaners
I&I Cleaning Applications: Industrial Cleaners

Properties

Physical Form

Soluble In

Alcohol Soluble,

Appearance

Colourless crystals or a white, crystalline powder

Odor

Typical, practically odorless

Soluble in

Water, Ethanol (96%)

Sparingly soluble in

Ether

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Oxalic Acid/Oxalate Content	max. 100	mg/kg	-
Sulphate Content	max. 100	mg/kg	-
Arsenic Content	max. 1	mg/kg	-
Calcium Content	max. 30	mg/kg	-
Iron Content	max. 3	mg/kg	-
Chloride Content	max. 5	mg/kg	-
Residue on Ignition	max. 0.05	%	-
Sulphated Ash Content	max. 0.05	%	-
Water Content	max. 0.5	%	-
Assay	99.7 - 100.3	%	-

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead Content	max. 0.5	mg/kg	-
Mercury Content	max. 0.5	mg/kg	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS,
Directive 231/2012/EC,
ECOCERT,
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
FCC Compliant,
FDA 21 CFR 184.1033,
FDA Compliant,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Organic Certified,
Orthodox Union Kosher,
REACH (Europe),
Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008,
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Packaging & Availability

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