Food Preservative Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C L-Ascorbic Acid

• CAS No.: 50-81-7
• Formula: 176.12
• EINECS: 200-066-2
• Type: Pharmaceutical Intermediates
• Appearance: Powder
• Quality: Refined
• Model NO.: VC
• Colour: White
• Certificate: Reach ISO
• Transport Package: 25kg/Barrel
• Specification: Pharm grade
• Trademark: EBT Chemicals
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2936270010
• Production Capacity: 22000 Ton/ Year

Product Description

Ascorbic Acid

DESCRIPTION

INCI Adopted Name:	ASCORBIC ACID
CAS No.:	50-81-7
EINECS No.	200-066-2
Molecular Formula:	C6H8O6
Molecular Weight:	176.12
Synonyms:	Vitamin C l-ascorbic acid

SPECIFICATIONS

Test Item	Specification
Characteristics	White or almost white crystals crystalline powder
Identification	Positive reaction
Melting point	About 190ºC
PH (with 2% water solution)	2.4-2.8
Ph (with 5% water solution)	2.1-2.6
Clarity of solution	Clear
Color of solution	≤BY7
Copper	≤5ppm
Heavy metals	≤10ppm
Hg	≤0.1mg/kg
Lead	≤2mg/kg
As	≤3ppm
Oxalic Acid	≤0.2%
Iron	≤2ppm
Impurity E	≤0.2%
Loss of drying	≤0.4%
Sulphate ash (residue on ignition)	≤0.1%
Specific Optical Rotation	+20.5--+21.5
Residual solvents	Pass
Assay	99.0%--100.5%

PACKAGING
Standard packaging includes the following:

25kg per drum

STORAGE

Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

PERIOD OF VALIDITY

36 months

FEATURE AND APPLICATION

Ascorbic Acid powder, known as Vitamin C, E300, Food antioxidant, Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble, sugar-based acid with strong antioxidant properties.
Ascorbic Acid can be used in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal care products, Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry. Ascorbic Acid is often used as an antioxidant in food preservation, meat products, fermented flour products, beer, tea, fruit juices, canned fruit, and canned meat. Ascorbic Acid can also be used as a nutritional supplement.