Monocalcium citrate

Monocalcium citrate

IUPAC name calcium tetrahydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number	109459-70-3^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES OC(CC(C(O)=O)(O)CC([O-])=O)=O.OC(CC(C(O)=O)(O)CC([O-])=O)=O.[Ca+2]
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₄CaO₁₄
Molar mass	422.31 g/mol
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Monocalcium citrate is a compound with formula C₁₂H₁₄CaO₁₄. 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