small molecule

Citric Acid

Synonyms/Brands: purg-odan, Citronensure, medique medi seltzer, 2-Hydroxytricarballylic acid, 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid

A key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium chelating ability.

Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₇

Molecular Weight:: 192.1235

CAS:: 77-92-9

ATC:: A09AB04

InChiKey:: KRKNYBCHXYNGOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi:: InChI=1S/C6H8O7/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)

SMILES:: OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

IUPAC Name:: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

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Citric Acid