Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E355 - Adipic acid
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Is citric acid bad for you?
At typical food levels, citric acid (E330) is considered safe by major regulators (GRAS; EFSA/JECFA). Concentrated or frequent acidic exposure can irritate the mouth/stomach or contribute to tooth enamel erosion.
Where does the citric acid cycle occur?
In eukaryotic cells it occurs in the mitochondrial matrix; in bacteria it occurs in the cytosol.
What does citric acid do to your body?
It is a normal intermediate in energy metabolism and is readily metabolized to carbon dioxide and water. Citrate can bind minerals, which may enhance absorption of some and help prevent certain kidney stones by increasing urinary citrate.
Where does citric acid come from?
It occurs naturally in citrus fruits, but most food-grade citric acid is produced by fermenting sugars (e.g., from corn, beet, or cane) with Aspergillus niger.
How is citric acid made?
Industrially, sugars are fermented with Aspergillus niger to produce citric acid, then it is recovered and purified—often by precipitating calcium citrate and converting it back with sulfuric acid or via ion-exchange/crystallization.
What is adipic acid used for?
In foods (E355) it’s an acidulant that provides a clean, persistent tartness and pH control in powdered drink mixes, gelatin desserts, chewing gum, and as a slow-acting leavening acid in baking powders.
How is adipic acid made?
Industrial production mainly oxidizes a cyclohexanone/cyclohexanol (KA oil) mixture with nitric acid, which generates nitrous oxide; newer routes use catalytic oxygen processes or bio-based fermentations.
Is adipic acid polar or nonpolar?
Polar, due to its two carboxylic acid groups (though its six‑carbon chain makes it less polar than shorter dicarboxylic acids).
Is adipic acid soluble in water?
Sparingly soluble in cold water (about 1.5 g/100 mL at ~25°C), with solubility increasing substantially at higher temperatures.
(3) could you substitute adipoyl chloride with adipic acid in this reaction? explain why or why not?
Not directly—acid chlorides are far more reactive acylating agents, so adipoyl chloride reacts with amines at mild conditions, whereas adipic acid generally requires activation (e.g., conversion to the acid chloride/anhydride or use of coupling/dehydrating agents) or high‑temperature condensation.