Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

CAS No.: 50-81-7

  • CAS No. :

    50-81-7
  • HS Code :

    293627
  • Molecular Formula :

    C6H8O6
  • Standard :

    BP/USP/EP/FCC/E300
  • Appearance :

    WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER
  • Certification :

    ISO/HALAL/KOSHER/BRC/REACH
  • Packing :

    25KG/CARTON
  • Origin :

    CHINA
  • Brand :

    LUWEI/NORTHEAST/CSPC/NCPC/QIYUAN/NHU


Description:

Vitamin C E300 (also known as Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin, human body doesn't store it and need to get it from food, including citrus and other fruits, berries and vegetables. It is also a generic prescription medication and in some countries is sold as a non-prescription dietary supplement. As a therapy, it is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C was discovered in 1912, isolated in 1928, and was the first vitamin to be chemically produced in 1933. As a vitamin, this material prevents scurvy and eye disease, helps fight bacterial infection, acts as an antioxidant, and protects against immune system problems. However, it can also be used in a range of industrial functions, as a preservative, plastics ingredient, or chlorine remover. 

 

Application:

Vitamin C is used in a variety of industries, including the food and beverage, scientific, water, plastics, and cosmetics sectors.

1. The most useful properties is to slow oxidation, which makes it as a popular preservative in food, beverage and cosmetics industry 

2. Use in water treatment, such as removes the taste of iodine in sterilized water while also removing chlorine from water treatment runoff.

3. Use in agriculture applying ascorbic acid promotes plant growth while protecting the plants.

4. Use as a cleaner that removes metal stains.

 

Specification:

Items

Standard

Characters

White or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals

Identification

Corresponds

Melting point

189 ºC ~193 ºC

pH

2.1~2.6 (5%, W/V)      2.4~2.8 (2%, W/V)

Specific Optical Rotation

+20.5º~ +21.5º

Appearance of solution

Solution S should be clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution BY .

Heavy Metals

≤10ppm

Assay

99.0%~100.5%

Copper

≤5ppm

Iron

≤2ppm

Mercury

≤1ppm

Arsenic

≤3ppm

Lead

  ≤2ppm

Impurity E (Oxalic acid)

≤0.2%

Loss on Drying

≤0.4%

Sulphated Ash

≤0.1%

 

Related Substances

Impurity C

≤0.15%

Impurity D

≤0.15%

Unspecified Impurities

≤0.10%

 (other than C and D)

≤0.20%

Residual Solvents   

Methanol

≤3000ppm

 

Microbiological Examination

TAMC

≤1000 CFU/g

TYMC

≤100 CFU/g

E. Coli.

Absence

 

Shelf Life: 36 Months

Packing: 25kg/carton, 18mt/20'fcl with pallets, 22mts/20'fcl without pallets.

Storage: Stored in a well-closed container, in a cool, dry place.

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