Molecular formula: C6H8O7
Molecular Weight: 192.12
Assay: Weigh accurately about 2 g, dissolve in 100 mL of water, and titrate with 1 M sodium hydroxide using phenolphthalein solution as indicator. The endpoint will be colorless to pink. Carry out a blank titration.
Reaction:
Factor Calculation:
3 Moles of NaOH ≅ 1 Mole of Citric acid
3000 mL of 1M NaOH ≅ 192.12 g of C6H8O7
1 mL of 1M NaOH ≅ 0.06404 g of C6H8O7
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