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2-HYDROXYPROPANE-1 2 3-TRICARBOXYLIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H8O7
formula, see observation
77-92-9
CAS number
DEF

A colorless crystalline or white powdery organic, tricarboxylic acid occurring in plants, especially citrus fruits, odourless, with a strongly acid taste, used as a flavoring agent, a sequestering agent, an antioxidant in foods, a water-conditioning agent and a detergent builder, in cleaning and polishing stainless steel and other metals and in alkyd resins.

OBS

2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H8O7

Key term(s)
  • beta-hydroxytricarballylic acid
  • beta-hydroxytricarboxylic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H8O7
formula, see observation
77-92-9
CAS number
DEF

Acide-alcool se présentant sous forme de poudre blanche (ou de cristaux translucides), naturellement présent dans les agrumes.

OBS

Sert notamment à la préparation des citrates, des résines alkydiques, des bains galvaniques. L'industrie alimentaire en fait usage comme aromatisant, antioxydant et chélateur.

OBS

acide 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H8O7

Key term(s)
  • acide bêta-hydroxytricarballylique
  • acide bêta-hydroxytricarboxylique
  • acide bêta-hydroxy-bêta-carboxyglutarique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H8O7
formula, see observation
77-92-9
CAS number
OBS

Cristales o polvo translúcidos, incoloros; inodoro; fuerte sabor ácido. Muy soluble en alcohol y agua; soluble en éter. Combustible. No tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H8O7

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