We are one of the renowned importers of cyclohexanol chemical that is widely used as a solvent and a dry cleaning material. Procured from established vendors, this saturated alicyclic alcohol is a clear, oily, hygroscopic liquid with camphor like odor. Cyclohexanol melting point is 240C and boils at 1610C. Prepared by the hydrogenation of phenol or oxidation of cyclohexane in liquid-phase, it is extensively used to manufacture adipic acid, a raw material of nylon 6, 6. Used in making soaps and detergents, cyclohexanol act as an intermediate for plasticizers, rubber chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cyclohexylamine and pesticides.

Product Identification :
   

• CAS No. - 108-93-0
• EINECS No. - 203-630-6
• Formula -C6H11OH
• Mol Wt. - 100.16
• H.S. Code - 2906.12
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 1400 mg/kg
• Synonyms- Cyclohexyl Alcohol; Hexahydrophenol; Naxol; 1-Cyclohexanol; adronal; Hexalin; Hydralin; Hydrophenol; Hydroxycyclohexane;
• Derivation -
• Classification -

Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - clear oily liquid
• Melting Point - 23 - 250 C
• Boiling Point - 1610C
• Specific Gravity - 0.94 - 0.95
• Solubility in Water - 3.60 (g/100 ml)
• pH - 6.5
• Vapor density
• Auto-ignition - 3000C
• Refractive Index - 1.4641
• NFPA Ratings -Health: 1; Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 0
• Flash Point -670 C
• Stability - stable under ordinary conditions

Sales Specification :

• Appearance - clear oily liquid
• Content -99.5% min
• Color - APHA 20 max
• Water - 0.05% max
• Transportation Packing - 190 kgs in drum
• HAZARD CLASS - UN NO. 1986

We are one of the leading importers of dimethyl amino ethanol molecular weight of - 89.14. Alkanolamines has the combined physical and chemical characteristics of both alcohols and amines in one molecule, enabling them to be useful intermediates in the synthesis of various target molecules. These are widely used in diverse areas such as urethane catalysts, corrosion inhibitors, coatings, personal care products, water treatments, pharmaceutical and gas treating industries. These react with inorganic acids and carboxylic acids to form soaps, esters, salts or amides. Alkanolamines uphold a constant alkalinity in the boiling water flows and condensate not to form solid products, which could impede line flow. This function is applied for corrosion Inhibits. These are used for water treatment industry.

Usage :

• Alkanolamines are widely used in both solvent-based and water- based coatings to enhance the reducibility, pigment dispersing, solubility and pH stability
• These are extensively used as a catalyst for chain-extend and in cathodic electro-deposition systems
• Alkanolamines are used to prepare surface-active soaps through reaction with fatty acids. The surface-active soaps are commercially used as an lubricants, detergents, pesticides, emulsifier and personal care products
• Alkanolamines are widely employed in the preparation of water-soluble cationic flocculants and ion exchange resins that adsorb solid and colloidal particles by electrostatic attraction
• Alkanolamines and their derivatives are widely used as intermediates for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as procaine, antihistamines analgesics from N,N-dimethylethanolamine or N-methyldiethanolamine
• Alkanolamines are used to remove Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and CO2 gas from gas streams in natural and refinery gas operations.
• Dimethylaminoethanol used for the synthesis of dyestuffs, textile auxiliaries, pharmaceuticals (such as procaine), and corrosion inhibitors
• It is used as an antidepressant for water treatment
• It is used as an emulsifier and as a catalyst of urethane foaming
• N,N-dimethylethanolamine is used in making sulfurized oils for extreme-pressure lubricants and to lower down the pour point of lubricating oils
• N,N-dimethylethanolamine is one of major raw materials to prepare water-soluble ion exchange resins and cationic polymeric flocculants

Product Identification :

• CAS NO. - 108-01-0   
• EINECS NO.     203-542-8
• Formula - (CH3)2NCH2CH2OH
• Mol Wt. - 89.14
• H.S. Code -    2922.19
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 2000 mg/kg
• Synonyms: 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethanol; N,N-Dimethyl-N-ethanolamine;
• N, N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol; beta-Dimethylaminoethyl alcohol; beta-hydroxyethyldimethylamine; Ddimethylaminoethanol; Deanol; Dimethylethanolamine; Dimethylaminoaethanol (German); N,N-Dimethyl-2-Hydroxyethylamine; N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol; N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
• Derivation -
• Classification -

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Physical State - clear to pale yellow liquid
• Melting Point -700C
• Boiling Point - 133 - 135 C
• Specific Gravity - 0.88 - 0.89
• Solubility in Water - soluble (miscible in alcohol and ether)
• pH -
• Vapor Density - 3.03
• Auto ignition -
• NFPA Ratings - 2; Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index    
• Flash Point - 400C
• Stability - stable under ordinary conditions

We offer quality range of dicyandiamide chemical that is procured from reliable vendors in USA and Belgium. A popular dimmer, dicyandiamide act as an intermediate for melamine, which is the basic ingredient of amino plastics and resins. Also known as cyanoguanidine. This white crystalline powder is widely used in the production of organic chemicals including slow and continuous nitrogen release fertilizers, fireproofing agents, epoxy laminates for circuit boards, powder coatings and adhesives. Stable under ordinary condition it is also used in water treatment chemicals, dye fixing, leather and rubber chemicals, explosives and pharmaceuticals.

Product Identification :

• Cas No. - 461-58-5
• Einecs no. -  207-312-8
• Formula: H2NC (=NH) NHCN
• MOL WT. - 84.08
• H.S. CODE- 2926.20
• Toxicity -
• Synonyms: Cyanoguanidine; 1-Cyanoguanidine; Dicyandiamide;
• Dicy; DCD; N-Cyanoguanidine; Dicyandiamin (German); Cyanguanidin (German); Cianoguanidina (Spanish); Cyanoguanidine (French);
• Derivation -
• Classification- Cyanamides / Guanidines

Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - white crystalline powder
• Melting Point - 208 - 2110C
• Boiling Point -
• Specific Gravity - 1.4
• Solubility in Water: soluble (4.13 g/100 ml)
• pH -
• Vapor Density -
• Auto ignition -
• NFPA Ratings -
• Refractive Index -
• Flash Point - Not considered to be a fire hazard
• Stability  - Stable under ordinary conditions

Catering to the requirement of pharmaceutical and gas treating industry, we have been engaged in offering quality diethylamino ethanol. Possessing physical and chemical characteristics of both alcohols and amines, this organic chemical finds wide application in urethane catalysts, coatings, personal care products, water treatments and corrosion inhibitors. To form salts, soaps, esters or amides, the alkanolamines react with inorganic acids carboxylic acids. The alkanolamines is widely used in both water- based and solvent-based coatings to enhance the reducibility, pigment dispersing and pH stability and solubility.

Product Identification :

• CAS NO. - 100-37-8
• EINECS NO. - 202-845-2
• Formula -(C2H5)2NCH2CH2OH
• Mol Wt. - 117.19
• H.S. Code - 2922.19
• Toxicity - Oralrat LD50: 2000 mg/kg
• Synonyms: Diethylaminoethanol;2-Dietilaminoetanol;2-Diéthylaminoéthanol;2-Diethylaminoethanol;2-Hydroxytriethylamine;2-N,N-diethylaminoethanol;beta-diethylaminoethanol;beta-hydroxytriethylamine;diethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amine;Diethylaminoethanol;Diethylethanolamine; DEAE;N-diethylaminoethanol;N,N-Diethyl-2-hydroxyethylamine;N,N-Diethylethanolamine;N,N-diethyl-N-(beta-hydroxyethyl) Amine;Derivation -
• Classification 

   
Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State -clear to pale yellow liquid
• Melting Point - -700C
• Boiling Point - 1620C
• Specific Gravity - 0.88 - 0.89
• Solubility in Water - miscible (miscible in alcohol and ether)
• pH -   
• Vapor density
  
• Auto-ignition
  
• NFPA Ratings - Health:2; Flammability:2; Reactivity:0
• Refractive Index   
• Flash Point - 600C
• Stability - stable under ordinary conditions

 
Usages:

• Alkanolamines and their derivatives are widely used as intermediates for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as procaine, antihistamines analgesics from N,N-dimethylethanolamine or N-methyldiethanolamine
• These are extensively used as a catalyst for chain-extend and in cathodic electro-deposition systems
• Alkanolamines are used to prepare surface-active soaps through reaction with fatty acids. The surface-active soaps are commercially used as an lubricants, detergents, pesticides, emulsifier and personal care products
• Alkanolamines are widely employed in the preparation of water-soluble cationic flocculants and ion exchange resins that adsorb solid and colloidal particles by electrostatic attraction
• Alkanolamines are used to remove Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and CO2 gas from gas streams in natural and refinery gas operations.
• Dimethylaminoethanol used for the synthesis of dyestuffs, textile auxiliaries, pharmaceuticals (such as procaine), and corrosion inhibitors
• It is used as an emulsifier and as a catalyst of urethane foaming
• It is used as an antidepressant for water treatment
• N,N-dimethylethanolamine is used in making sulfurized oils for extreme-pressure lubricants and to lower down the pour point of lubricating oils
• N,N-dimethylethanolamine is one of major raw materials to prepare water-soluble ion exchange resins and cationic polymeric flocculants

With rich industrial experience, we have emerged as one of the leading importer and supplier of tri isopropanolamine. We offer three isopropanolamines called mono, di and tri-propanolamine with formula CH3CH (OH) CH2NH2, CH3CH (OH) CH2]2NH and CH3CH (OH) CH2]3N respectively. Stable under ordinary condition, triisopropanolamine are white solids, commercially available in liquid grades and contain deionized water typically 15%. For protection against excessive corrosion and potential chemical reaction releasing flammable hydrogen gas at above 600C, these liquid grades should not be stored in the presence of aluminum.

Product Identification :

• CAS NO.  -122-20-3   
• EINECS NO. - 204-528-4
• Formula -[CH3CH(OH)CH2]3N
• Mol Wt. - 191.27
• H.S. Code -2922.19
• Toxicity -Orl rat LD50: 4730 mg/kg
• SYNONYMS - Tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine; 1,1',1'-nitrilotri-2-propanol; Tris-(2-hydroxy-1-propyl)amine; 1,1',1'-Nitrilotripropan-2-ol; Nitrilotris(2-propanol); 3,3',3"-Nitrilotri(2-propanol); Tris(2-propanol)amine; Tri-2-propanolamine;
• Derivation -
• Classification -

Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - clear to light yellow crystals
• Melting Point - 48 - 520C
• Boiling Point -3050C
• Specific Gravity -1.02
• Solubility In Water -    freely soluble
• pH -     
• Vapor Density - 6.60
• Auto-ignition - 3200C
• NFPA Ratings -Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index -
• Flash Point - 1600C
• Stability -Stable under ordinary conditions

We are one of the leading importers and supplier of amino ethylethanolamine that finds wide application in gas treating, water treatment and pharmaceutical industry. Alkanolamines have the combined physical and chemical characteristics of both alcohols and amines in one molecule. This colorless liquid finds wide application in urethane catalysts, coatings, personal care products, water treatments and corrosion inhibitors. The alkanolamines are used in both water- based and solvent-based coatings to enhance the reducibility, pigment dispersing, solubility and pH stability. Alkanolamines react with inorganic acids carboxylic acids to form salts, soaps, esters or amides.

Usages:

• Used in cathodic electrodeposition systems and as a catalyst for chain-extend
• Used to prepare surface-active soaps through reaction with fatty acids and are used commercially as an emulsifier, lubricants, detergents, pesticides and personal care products
• It maintain a constant alkalinity in the boiling water flows and condensate not to form solid products which would impede line flow, applied for corrosion Inhibits
• Alkanolamines are widely employed in the preparation of water-soluble cationic flocculants and ion exchange resins which adsorb solid and colloidal particles by electrostatic attraction
• Their derivatives are widely used as intermediates for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as procaine, antihistamines analgesics from N,N-dimethylethanolamine or N-methyldiethanolamine
• Alkanolamines are used to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and CO2 gas from gas streams in natural and refinery gas operations
• Aminoethyl ethanolamine which has amine groups and hydroxyl group is used as an important intermediate for polymer condensation, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paper chemicals, rubber chemicals, textile auxiliaries
• Aminoethyl ethanolamine is used to produce shampoo, cationic surfactants, antistatic agents and chelating agents

Product Identification :

•  CAS No.: 111-41-1
• EINECS No.: 203-867-5
• Formula: H2N(CH2)2NH(CH2)2OH
• Mol Wt.: 104.15
• H.S. Code: 2922.19
• Toxicity - Oral, rat: LD50 = 3 gm/kg
• Synonyms:    2-(2-Aminoethylamino)-Ethanol; N-hydroxyethyl-1,2-ethanediamine; N-hydroxyethylethylenediamine; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine; 2-((aminoethyl)amino)ethanol; N-aminoethylethanolamine;
• Derivation -
• Classification -

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Physical State: Colorless liquid
• Melting Point: 180C
• Boiling Point: 140 C
• Specific Gravity: 1.03
• Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
• Auto-ignition: 3450C
• Viscosity:     
• pH:   
• Vapor Density: 3.59
• NFPA Ratings: Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index: 1.4861
• Flash Point: 1290C
• Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions

Meeting the demands of paint and pharmaceutical industry, we have been engaged in offering dimethylformamide chemical. This clear liquid has a slightly unpleasant odor due to dimethylamine impurity. Dimethylformamide is miscible with water and with most of organic solvents. A stable compound with a relatively low vapor pressure, DMF has high boiling point. DMF is not stable and can cause fires or explosions when it contacts with strong bases, strong acids, metallic halogenated hydrocarbons, or oxidizers. DMF can undergo a violent decomposition reaction when it encounters sodium hydride. Having good water solubility, high dielectric constant, high boiling point, and organic properties DMF finds wide usage as a solvent in industry particularly for acrylic fibers and polyurethanes. It is even used as a reaction medium in pharmaceuticals and pesticides productions.

Applications:

• Used in the Grignard reagents reactions
• Facilitates the SN2 reaction mechanism
• Used as an intermediate and an additive
• Special solvent for welding gas, ingredient in paint strippers, wire enamel resins, and for electrolytic capacitors

Product Identification :

• CAS No. - 68-12-2
• EINECS No.     - 200-679-5
• Formula -HCON(CH3)2
• Mol Wt. - 73.09
• H.S. CODE - 2924.10
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 2800 mg/kg
• Synonyms - N,N-Dimethylformamide; N-Formyldimethylamine; Dimethylamid kyseliny mravenci; (Czech); Dimethylformamid (German); Dimetilformamide (Italian) N,N-Dimetilformamida (Spanish); DMF; Dwumetyloformamid (Polish); N,N-Dimethylmethanamide; Formic acid, amide, N,N-dimethyl
• Derivation -
• Classification -

   
Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - Clear liquid
• Melting Point  - < 60 C
• Boiling Point - 1530C
• Specific Gravity - 0.945
• Solubility in Water -    miscible
• pH -    6.6 - 8.0 (at 20 C, 20% Sol.)
• Vapor Density - 2.5
• Auto- ignition -
• NFPA Ratings -Health: 1; Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index -
• Flash Point -    710C
• Stability  - Stable under ordinary conditions

We are one of the renowned suppliers of monoethanolamine chemical that has gained wide appreciation in the textile and chemical industry. This chemical is corrosive in nature with a characteristic ammonia-like odor and color ranging from almost colorless to amber depending on purity. Ethanolamines are produced from ethylene oxide reaction with ammonia and the principle product is monoethanolamine. In industrial field, monoethanolamine acts as an important raw material in the production of ethylenediamine. This substance decomposes on heating and produce toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides. The chemical react with cellulose nitrate resulting in causing fire and explosion hazard and violently react with strong acids and strong oxidants.

Product Identification :

• CAS No. -141-43-5   
• EINECS No -    205-483-3
• Formula  -(CH2)2OHNH2
• Mol Wt. - 61.06
• H.S. Code -2922.12
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 1720 mg/kg
• Synonyms: Aminoethyl Alcohol; Beta-Aminoethanol; 2-Amino-ethanol; Ethanolamine; 1-Amino-2-hydroxyethane; 2-Amino-1-Ethanol; 2-Aminoaethanol German); 2-Aminoetanolo (Italian); 2-Aminoethanol; Aethanolamin (German); Beta-Aminoethyl Alcohol; Beta-ethanolamine; Beta-hydroxyethylamine; Colamine; Etanolamina (Italian); Ethylolamine; Glycinol; MEA; Monoaethanolamin (German);
• Derivation
• Classification

Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - Clear liquid
• Melting Point- 10 - 110C
• Boiling Point-170 - 1710C
• Specific Gravity-1.015 - 1.020
• Solubility in Water-    Miscible
• pH- 12.0 (0.1N aq. sol.)
• Vapor Density- 2.1
• Auto ignition- 3650C
• NFPA Ratings- Health: 2 ; Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index- 1.4539
• Flash Point- 930C
• Stability- Stable under ordinary condition

 These find wide application in :

• Natural and refinery gas operations
• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and CO2 gas removal
• Textile Operation
• Gas-scrubber
• Softeners
• Lubricants
• Dye Leveling Agents
• Durable Press
• Dispersants

Our range of di isopropanolamine has gained wide appreciation in the chemical industry. There are three isopropanolamines called mono, di and tri-propanolamine offered by us. Procured from established vendors, this clear to yellow hygroscopic crystalline lumps, boils at 241 C, and decomposes on heating producing toxic nitrogen oxides. Di isopropanolamine turns, yellow when exposed to light & air and reacts violently with strong oxidants. It is commercially available in liquid grades, contour range of di isopropanolamine has gained wide appreciation in the chemical industry. There are three isopropanolamines called mono, di and tri-propanolamine offered by us. Procured from established vendors, this clear to yellow hygroscopic crystalline lumps; boils at 241 C, and decomposes on heating producing toxic nitrogen oxides. Diisopropanolamine turns yellow when exposed to light & air and reacts violently win deionized water typically 15%. The liquid grades are not to be stored in the presence of aluminum due to the possibility of excessive corrosion and potential chemical reaction, releasing flammable hydrogen gas at above 600C.

Product Identification :

• CAS NO. -110-97-4   
• EINECS NO.     - 203-820-9
• Formula - [CH3CH(OH)CH2]2NH
• Mol Wt - 133.19
• H.S. Code - 2922.19
• Toxicity- Orl rat LD50: 4765 mg/kg
• Synonyms: Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amine; DI(2-Hydroxy-n-propyl) amine; 1,1'-imino-bis(2-propanol); DIPA; 2,2'-dihydroxy-dipropyl-amine; 1,1'-iminodipropan-2-ol; Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amine; Bis(2-propanol)amine; Dipropyl-2,2'-dihydroxy-amine

Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - Clear to yellow solid
• Melting Point  - 44.5 - 45.50C
• Boiling Point - 248 - 2490C
• Specific Gravity - 1.004
• Solubility-  soluble in water    
• Solvent Solubility: Soluble in methanol, acetone, ether
• pH  -medium strong base
• Vapor Density -4.6
• Auto ignition - 3700C
• NFPA Ratings -Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index
• Flash Point -    1260C
• Stability -Stable under ordinary conditions

Our isopropanolamines are used as an absorbent of acid gases in the refinery of natural gas and purification of ammonia. Along with this, these are widely used as:

• As an emulsifying agent soluble in water and low alkalinity
• Even used as a cross linking catalyst in the production of polyurethanes
• They are used as a component of insecticide, surfactants, rubber chemicals, corrosion inhibitors and pigment dispersants

We are one of the leading importers and suppliers of diethanolamine chemical that is corrosive in nature and characteristic ammonia-like odor. The organic chemical is available in various colors ranging from almost colorless to amber as per the purity. In industrial field, monoethanolamine is an important raw material in the production of ethylenediamine, which is used as gas-scrubber in refinery and natural gas operations.

Features :

• It decomposes on heating and produce toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides
• React with cellulose nitrate resulting in causing fire and explosion hazard
• React violently with strong acids and strong oxidants

Product Identification :

• CAS No. - 111-42-2    
• EINECS No.     - 203-868-0
• Formula - (CH2CH2OH)2NH
• Mol Wt. - 105.14
• H.S. Code -    2922.12
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 710 mg/kg
• Synonyms: 2,2'-Iminobisethanol; Diethylolamine; DEA; Diolamine; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; N,N-Diethanolamine; Bis(hydroxyethyl)amine; 2,2'-Dihydroxydiethylamine; iminodiethanol; Diaethanolamin (German); Diethanolamin (Czech); 2,2'-iminobis-Ethanol; Di(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; Iminodiethanol; 2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol; 2,2'-Dihydroxydiethylamine; 2,2'-Iminobis[ethanol]; 2,2'-Iminodi-1-ethanol; 2,2'-Iminodiethanol; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine; Bis(hydroxyethyl)amine;
• Derivation
• Classification

   
Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - clear liquid
• Melting Point - 280C
• Boiling Point - 268 - 2670C
• Specific Gravity - 1.09
• Solubility in Water -    miscible
• pH - 11.0 (0.1N aq. sol.)
• Vapor Density      
• Auto-ignition - 662 C
• NFPA Ratings - Health: 1 ; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index - 1.4770
• Flash Point - 1300C
• Stability - Stable under ordinary conditions

 They are widely used in the field of :

• Lubricants
• Dye Leveling Agents
• Dispersants Gas-scrubber
• Natural and refinery gas operations
• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and CO2 gas removal
• Textile Operation
• Softeners
• Durable Press
• Optical Brighteners
• Surfactants and Metalworking

Our range of 1-bromo-3-chloro propane has gained wide appreciation in the chemical industry. This slightly yellow color liquid, is insoluble in water has electro negativity, covalent bond strength and the relative stability of the corresponding halide anions. The carbon-chlorine covalent bond is slightly weaker than a carbon-carbon bond, and the bonds to the other halogens are weaker. These are widely used in as refrigerants, solvents, blowing agents, aerosol propellants, fire extinguishing media, and in semiconductor device fabrication. They are also useful intermediates widely used in making other organic compounds.

Product Identification :

• CAS No. -109-70-6
• Einecs No - 203-697-1
• FORMULA - Cl(CH2)3Br
• Mol Wt. - 157.44
• H.S. Code - 2903.40
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 930 mg/kg
• Synonyms:    Bromochloropropane; 1-Chloro-3-bromopropane; Trimethylene chlorobromide; Omega-chlorobromopropane;
• Derivation -     
• Classification -

   
Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - clear to slightly yellow liquid
• Melting Point - -590C
• Boiling Point - 144 - 1450C
• Specific Gravity - 1.59
• Solubility in Water - insoluble
• pH -     
• Vapor Density      
• Refractive Index - 1.4851
• NFPA Ratings      
• Flash Point    
• Stability - Stable under ordinary conditions

We offer our client quality range of citric acid mono/anhydrous (2-Hydroxy-1,2,3 propanetricarboxylic acid, in IUPAC naming) a colorless crystalline organic compound. Procured from reliable sources, this white crystalline powder works as a cleaning agent and preservative (or as an antioxidant) in nature. Commercially obtained by fermentation process of glucose with the aid of the mold Aspergillus Niger, it is widely used as a sour taste enhancer in foods and soft drinks. Citric acid is used as a flavoring, stabilizing agent and acidulant (to control acidity) in food industry, in metal-cleaning compositions as it ch-elates metals. Citric acid is primarily available in forms of anhydrous and in monohydrate, the crystallized form water. The hydrated form will be converted to the anhydrous form above 740C.

Citrate is a salt or ester of citric acid, formed by replacing the acidic one, two or all three of the carboxylic hydrogens in citric acid by metals or organic radicals to produce an extensive series of salts, esters and mixed (double) salts. Citrates are extensively used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and medicine industries as well as in plastic industry.

Product Identification :

• CAS No. - 5949-29-1   
• EINECS No.    
• Formula - HOC (COOH) (CH2COOH) 2·H2O
• Mol Wt. -210.14
• H.S. Code - 2918.14
• Toxicity - Oral rat LD50: 3000 mg/kg
• Synonyms - 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,propane-tricarboxylic acid, monohydrate;
• Hydrous citric acid; 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid monohydrate;
• Derivation -   
• Classification -

Physical and Chemical Properties :

• Physical State - White crystalline powder
• Melting Point - 1000C
• Boiling Point - 175 C (Decomposes)
• Specific Gravity - 1.542
• Solubility in Water -    Freely Soluble
• pH - 2.2 (0.1 N sol).
• Vapor Density    
• Auto ignition - 1010C
• NFPA Ratings - Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
• Refractive Index
• Flash Point - 1000C
• Stability - Stable under ordinary conditions

Applications :

It find application in flavor enhancer, coloring, preservative, food, beverages,  detergents, cleaners, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial and chemical processing.