Citric Acid Monohydrate

Definition

A tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties. It maintains stability of active ingredients and is used as a preservative. It is also used as an acidulant to control pH and acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood.

Also known as 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxypropanetricarboxylic Acid, Citric Acid, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC A09AB04 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C47452 per NCIT
• SCTID 116545009 per RXNORM
• SCTID 75399008 per RXNORM
• UNII 2968PHW8QP per RXNORM

Indications