Citric acid anhydrous
CAS#: 77-92-9
Citric acid anhydrous is the water-free form of citric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits. Widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and acidulant, it is also a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle, a core metabolic pathway in aerobic organisms. In its anhydrous form, it is a crystalline white powder that is easily soluble in water.
