Quick Answer — Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP)
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a high-purity food-grade organic acidulant and preservative chemical widely used in Kenya for beverage tartness, food preservation, pharmaceutical tableting, and eco-friendly industrial pipe descaling.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a high-purity food-grade organic acidulant and preservative chemical widely used in Kenya for beverage tartness, food preservation, pharmaceutical tableting, and eco-friendly industrial pipe descaling.
Key Facts
- •Purity Assay: 99.5% - 100.5% | Grade: BP98 / USP / Food Grade (E330)
- •CAS Number: 5949-29-1 | Form: White Crystalline Translucent Powder
- •Primary organic acidulant for carbonated soft drinks, juices, jams & candies
- •Effective non-corrosive descaling agent for heat exchangers, boilers & kettles
- •Supplied in 25kg Moisture-Proof Paper/PP Bags from Nairobi Warehouse
Primary Use Cases
Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade) (KIC-FBC-001)
Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP)
Product Code: KIC-FBC-001
Also known as: Citric Acid Monohydrate, E330, Sour Salt, Citric Acid Monohydrate (FCC Grade)
Synonyms: C6H8O7.H2O, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) certified food-grade citric acid monohydrate for soft drink acidulation, food preservation and confectionery processing.
- CAS Number
- 77-92-9
- Formula
- C₆H₈O₇
- IUPAC Name
- Citric Acid Monohydrate Fine Granular
- Molecular Weight
- 192.12 g/mol
- EC Number
- 201-069-1
- UN Number
- N/A
- Chemical Family
- Tricarboxylic Organic Acid
- Grade
- Food Grade
- Purity
- 99.5% min
- Physical Form
- Crystalline Powder
Available Packaging
Product Overview
Citric Acid Monohydrate (CAS 5949-29-1) is a food-grade (FCC / E330) organic tricarboxylic acid supplied as white translucent crystalline granules.
Widely recognized as the premier food acidulant in East Africa, Citric Acid is essential for soft drinks, juices, jams, confectionery, pharmaceutical syrups, and industrial descaling.
Food Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate Supplier in Kenya
Kiki's Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies certified Food Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate in 25kg Bags with full COA documentation for food & beverage processors.
Technical Description
Citric Acid provides a clean, refreshing tart flavor, buffers pH levels in food systems, acts as an antioxidant synergist, and chelates trace metal ions.
Complete Chemical Specifications
- Commercial Specification
- 99.5% min [Method: Standard COA]
- Physical Form
- Crystalline Powder [Method: Visual]
- Chemical Formula
- C₆H₈O₇ [Method: XRD / NMR]
- Molecular Weight
- 192.12 g/mol [Method: Calculated]
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance
- White translucent crystals
- Odour
- Odorless sour acid taste
- pH
- 1.8 (10% solution)
- Density
- 1.54 g/cm³
- Boiling Point
- Decomposes above 175 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A
- Solubility
- 1620 g/L in water (25 °C)
Commercial Availability
- Stock Status
- inStock
- Lead Time
- Immediate dispatch
- MOQ
- 25kg bag
- Delivery Regions
- Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda
Contact Kiki's sales team for COA batch verification, bulk pricing, or delivery schedules.
Suitable Applications
Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory
Safety AdvisoryEye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Skin: Wash thoroughly with water.
Hazard Statements
- • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
- • P280: Wear eye protection.
- • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water.
PPE Requirements
COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Frequently Asked Questions — Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP)
Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Citric Acid Monohydrate (Food & Pharmaceutical Grade BP/USP).
Citric Acid Monohydrate is used in Kenya as a food and beverage acidulant for sour flavor, a natural preservative, a pharmaceutical ingredient, and an eco-friendly descaling agent.