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Product Flow Data set: Citric Acid (en)
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
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD 1.1: Materials production / Organic chemicals
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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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LCI method
Type of flow Product flow
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Time stamp (last saved) 2024-05-13T14:40:36.249230+08:00
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UUID 80e2772b-119c-4565-a919-a70939d89dff
Data set version 01.00.005
Flow Property Mean value Minimum value Maximum value Uncertainty distribution type Relative StdDev in % Data derivation type / status General comment
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %