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Citric Acid

Citric Acid (C6H8O7) – Food Grade & Industrial Grade Available

Looking to buy Citric Acid in bulk or industrial quantities?
Coresol is a leading citric acid supplier in India, offering Citric Acid Anhydrous and Citric Acid Monohydrate at competitive prices. We deliver high-purity material directly to your location from our  warehousing hubs in Texas, Houston to ensure fast, reliable distribution of bulk and specialty chemicals across North America. Our facility supports packaging, blending, and fulfillment with strict quality and safety controls.

Citric Acid is a weak organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits but widely manufactured through fermentation for industrial use. It is known for its acidic, sour taste, preservative ability, and pH control properties.

💡 Key Features

  • Formula: C₆H₈O₇

  • Forms Available: Anhydrous & Monohydrate

  • Applications: Food, Pharma, Personal Care, Water Treatment, Industrial Cleaning

  • Packaging: 25 kg HDPE woven bags with LDPE liner

  • Origin: Shandong Ensign Industrial Co. Ltd (preferred brand)

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🔍 Citric Acid Technical Specifications

PropertySpecification
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Purity≥ 99.85% by wt.
Water content0.5 – 0.7%
Sulphate (SO₄)≤ 0.015%
Oxalate≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)≤ 1 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)≤ 1 mg/kg
pH ControlExcellent buffering capacity
Mesh Size8-40 / 30-100 mesh
Endotoxins≤ 0.5 LU/mg
TDA (Tridodecylamine)≤ 0.1 LU/mg

Applications of Citric Acid (C6H8O7)

Food & Beverage Industry

  • Preserves flavor & freshness in beverages

  • pH adjuster in jams, syrups, candies

  • Prevents crystallization in caramel and sugar syrups

  • Used in effervescent tablets and powders

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics

  • Acts as an excipient and antioxidant

  • Used in skin care peels (AHA agent)

  • Controls pH in gels and creams

  • Preservative in vitamin supplements

Water Treatment & Cleaning

  • Chelating agent that removes limescale and rust

  • Boosts effectiveness of detergents

  • Safe descaler for domestic & industrial applications

Industrial & Technical Use

  • Soldering flux for electronics

  • Degumming agent in edible oils

  • Used in dyeing and passivation of stainless steel

  • Antiviral additive in facial tissues


📦 Product Variants

  • Citric Acid Anhydrous – Food/Industrial Grade

  • Citric Acid Monohydrate – Technical/Pharma Grade


🤝 Why Choose Coresol for Citric Acid?

  • Trusted source for bulk citric acid procurement

  • Multiple grades & packaging options

  • Competitive rates with PAN India delivery

  • Strong technical support for industrial applications

  • Direct partnership with manufacturers like Shandong Ensign


FAQs – Citric Acid

Q. What is Citric Acid?
A naturally occurring weak acid found in citrus fruits, used commercially for food preservation, cleaning, and pH regulation.

Q. Is Citric Acid safe in food?
Yes. It is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) and widely used as a food-grade additive and preservative.

Q. Where can I buy Citric Acid in bulk?
You can source it from Coresol, India’s top supplier for industrial and food-grade citric acid. Contact us today.

Q. What’s the difference between anhydrous and monohydrate forms?
Anhydrous citric acid contains no water of crystallization, while monohydrate contains one water molecule per citric acid molecule. The anhydrous form is more concentrated and used in various dry formulations.

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