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Monocalcium citrate

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Monocalcium citrate
Names
IUPAC name calcium tetrahydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Identifiers
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E number E333i (antioxidants, ...)
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/2C6H8O7.Ca/c2*7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;/h2*13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);/q;;+2/p-2Key: OWFJMGQSOHDIPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • InChI=1/2C6H8O7.Ca/c2*7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;/h2*13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);/q;;+2/p-2Key: OWFJMGQSOHDIPP-NUQVWONBAR
SMILES
  • OC(CC(C(O)=O)(O)CC()=O)=O.OC(CC(C(O)=O)(O)CC()=O)=O.
Properties
Chemical formula C6H8CaO7
Molar mass 232.20 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). ☒N verify (what is  ?) Infobox references
Chemical compound

Monocalcium citrate also known as calcium monocitrate is a compound with formula C6H8CaO7. It is a calcium acid salt of citric acid. It is used as a firming agent in food, and as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.

See also

References

  • Food Additives in Europe 2000, pp. 322-324, Nordic Council of Ministers, 2002 ISBN 928930829X.
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