Citric acid
CAS number: 77-92-9
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid; b-Hydroxytricarballylic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: fruits and vegatables
Industry claims used in: fruit juices, meats, poultry, beverages, pasta, fats and oils, vegetables, candy and snack foods
Possible physical or functional effects: Antioxidants; Curing and pickling agents; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents; Sequestrants; Surface-active agents
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 6730 mg/kg; poison by IV route; mod. toxic by subcutaneous and intraperitoneal routes; mildly toxic by ingestion; severe eye, mod. skin irritant; some allergenic props.; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and fumes