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Citric Acid

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
citro

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 77-92-9

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Description (English)
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Drug Groups experimental
Description 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. [PubChem]

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