[The Raman spectra of monohydrate citric acid]

Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 1999 Apr;19(2):148-50.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The Raman Spectra of monohydratecitric acid in different geometric arrangements have been reported in this paper. From the shift of some spectra, the anisotropic Raman scattering and depoearization effects, we can conclude that there exist hydrogen bonds in the crystal. Because of the effect of hydrogen bonds, electrical coupling between molecules causes the C-C, C-O bonds to possess some double bond character. On the other hand, the C=O bond possesses some single bond character.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Citric Acid / chemistry*
  • Food Additives / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman

Substances

  • Food Additives
  • Citric Acid