| Data set information | |
| Name | Citric Acid |
| Synonyms | 枸橼酸 、3-羧基-3-羟基戊二酸、2-羟基丙烷-1,2,3-三羧酸 |
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| CAS Number | 77-92-9 |
| Sum Formula | C₆H₈O₇ |
| General comment | Citric acid is a versatile additive for food, beverages, medicines, and dietary supplements, as well as cleaning and disinfecting products. It is an organic compound found in high amounts in citrus fruits, giving lemons and limes their distinctive sour taste. Many manufacturers add citric acid to packaged foods and beverages to keep them fresh. It is a common additive because of its many benefits and minimal environmental impact. It is a colourless crystalline organic compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids, present in practically all plants and in many animal tissues and fluids. |
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| Type of flow | Product flow |
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-04-16T19:00:22.015130+08:00 |
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| UUID | 80e2772b-119c-4565-a919-a70939d89dff |
| Data set version | 00.01.005 |
| Flow Property | Mean value | Minimum value | Maximum value | Uncertainty distribution type | Relative StdDev in % | Data derivation type / status | General comment |
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| 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 % |