Ascorbic Acid BP - Food Grade
Vitamin C - E300
| Code | Pack Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222O1 | 100g | £3.99 | Add to Cart |
| 222C1 | 250g | £6.19 | Add to Cart |
| 222E1 | 500g | £8.59 | Add to Cart |
| 222F1 | 1Kg | £12.99 | Add to Cart |
| 222I1 | 5Kg | £43.39 | Add to Cart |
| 222L1 | 20Kg | £151.99 | Add to Cart |
Product Info
CAS-Number: 50-81-7
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: No
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CAS-Number: 50-81-7
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: No
Documents
Product Rating:
Average score 4/5. Based on 35 review(s).
Average score 4/5. Based on 35 review(s).
L-ASCORBIC ACID
(Vitamin C – E300)
- Formula: C6H8O6
- EC No. 200–066–2
- CAS No. 50–81–7
- Appearance: white crystals
- % purity: 99% minimum
- Other names: (5R)-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one, Vitamin C
- Molecular formula: C6H8O6
- Molar mass: 176.12 g/mol
- Density: 1.65 g/cm3
- Melting point: 190–192 C
- Solubility: 300g/100g H2O at 20C
Ascorbic acid is a reductone sugar acid with antioxidant properties. It is soluble in water and only slightly soluble in ethanol and glycerine.
Exposure to oxygen, metals, light, or heat destroys ascorbic acid, so it must be stored in a dark, cold, and non-metallic container.
Uses For Ascorbic acid
- Used as a reductant in photographic developer solutions
- As a supply of vitamin C
- As a preservative
- As an antioxidant food additive
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