Citric acid is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid having the chemical formula C6H8O7. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.
Formula: C6H8O7
Molar mass: 192.124 g/mol
Melting point: 153 °C
Density: 1.66 g/cm³
Boiling point: 310 °C
