Citric Acid Monohydrate

Product Overview

Hydrated citric acid for chelating metals and preventing scale buildup.

Detailed Description

Citric Acid Monohydrate supplier in Oman - Global Chemicals LLC provides food grade and technical grade citric acid monohydrate for food processing, beverages, water treatment, and industrial applications in Muscat, Sohar, Salalah. Our monohydrate form offers excellent metal chelation, pH control, and antioxidant properties. Citric acid monohydrate (C₆H₈O₇·H₂O, E330) is the hydrated crystalline form of citric acid — preferred in food and pharmaceutical applications where the water of crystallisation provides better powder handling properties than the anhydrous form. In Oman's water treatment industry, citric acid monohydrate is used for RO membrane cleaning (removing metal oxides and organic fouling), boiler descaling, and cooling tower deposit removal. In the food industry, it functions as an acidulant, preservative, and flavour enhancer in beverages, confectionery, jams, and processed foods. In pharmaceutical applications, it is a buffer, acidulant, and effervescent formulation component. Global Chemicals LLC supplies citric acid monohydrate (food grade E330, BP/USP pharmaceutical grade) in 25kg bags with food safety certification. Delivery across Oman; export to UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC.

Applications & Uses

Technical Specifications

Purity

99.5% min (anhydrous basis)

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Water of crystallization

7.5-9.0%

pH (1% solution)

2.2

Available in 25kg bags

Food grade (E330) certified

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