Citric Acid Monohydrate is a crystalline form of citric acid with the formula C6H8O7·H2O. Here is a description of citric acid monohydrate and some common uses:

Description: 

•Chemical properties: Citric acid monohydrate is white crystalline and soluble in water. It has a sour taste of citric acid and a special aroma.

•Source: Citric acid Water is crystallized from citric acid and can be obtained by fermentation or chemical synthesis.

Purpose: 

1. Food additives: citric acid is a commonly used food additive, which has a wide range of applications in the food industry. It can be used as an acid agent, an acidity regulator and an antioxidant. Citric acid monohydrate can increase the acidity of food and beverages, improve the taste and flavor. It is used in beverage, juice, canned, jelly, candy, condiment, bread, sauce and other kinds of food manufacturing.

2. Acidity regulator: Because citric acid monohydrate has a sour taste, it can be used as a food acidity regulator. By adjusting the acid-base balance of food, the texture, stability and flavor characteristics of food can be changed.

3. Facial cleansers and skin care products: Citric acid monohydrate is also widely used in facial cleansers, skin care products and personal care products. It dissolves cutin, removes dead cells from the skin and promotes skin renewal. Citric acid monohydrate can also be used as a regulator, pH regulator and preservative.

4. Cleaners and detergents: Citric acid monohydrate is also used in cleaners and detergents. It can be used to remove scale, clean appliances and clean household surfaces. Citric acid monohydrate has a good cleaning effect on stones, glass and metal surfaces.

5. Pharmaceutical preparations: citric acid monohydrate has certain uses in pharmaceutical preparations. It can be used as a solvent, stabilizer and acidity regulator for drugs. In some drugs, citric acid monohydrate can help improve the solubility and stability of the drug.