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MeSH Heading: Citric Acid
Tree Number(s): D02.241.081.901.434.249
Unique ID: D019343
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019343
Annotation: do not confuse entry term CITRATE with CITRATES
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Anhydrous Citric Acid; Citrate; Citric Acid Monohydrate; Citric Acid, Anhydrous; Uralyt U
Pharm Action: Anticoagulants
Calcium Chelating Agents
Registry Number: 2968PHW8QP
Related Numbers: 77-92-9; XF417D3PSL
NLM Classification #: QU 98
Previous Indexing: Citrates (1979-1996)
Public MeSH Note: 1997; CITRIC ACID was indexed under CITRATES 1979-1996
History Note: 1997 (1979)
Date Established: 1997/01/01
Date of Entry: 1996/06/10
Revision Date: 2018/03/01

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toxicity (TO)

urine (UR)

Citric Acid MeSH Descriptor Data 2023