Citric Acid Monohydrate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties. It maintains stability of active ingredients and is used as a preservative. It is also used as an acidulant to control pH and acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood.

**Synonyms:** - 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid - 2-Hydroxypropanetricarboxylic Acid - CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE - Citric Acid - Citric Acid