Product Name: Hydroxycitric Acid
Other Name: TRIPOTASSIUM-2-HYDROXYCITRATE; Tripotassium-2-Hydroxycditracte; HCA; HYDROXYCITRICACIDANDITSTRISODIUMSALT; 1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylicacid; Hydroxycitricacid; Tripotassium-2-Hydroxycitrate(KHCA)
CAS No.: 6205-14-7
Chemical Structure:
Hydroxycitric Acid Application:
1. Food and Beverage Industry
- Used as an acidulant to adjust the pH and enhance the sour taste in processed foods and beverages.
- Functions as a preservative in certain food systems due to its acidic properties, helping to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and extend shelf life.
- Acts as a chelating agent to bind metal ions, preventing oxidation and improving the stability of food color and flavor.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Incorporated into skincare formulations for its potential antioxidant properties, which may help protect skin from environmental stressors like free radicals.
- Used in hair care products to adjust acidity, improve product texture, or enhance the effectiveness of other active ingredients.
- Added to bath products or oral care items for its mild exfoliating properties or to provide a refreshing sensory experience.
3. Industrial and Chemical Applications
- Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for producing esters, polymers, or other chemical intermediates through reactions like esterification or condensation.
- Used in the production of biodegradable materials or as a component in research chemicals for laboratory studies.
- Functions as a corrosion inhibitor in certain industrial processes or cleaning agents due to its ability to chelate metal ions and prevent metal surface degradation.
4. Agriculture and Animal Feed
- Added to animal feed as an acidifier to improve feed palatability, enhance digestion in livestock, or maintain gut health.
- Used in horticulture or plant cultivation as a pH regulator in fertilizers or growing media to optimize nutrient availability for plants.
Hydroxycitric Acid Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Hydroxycitric Acid Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.
