Ascorbic Acid BP
| Code | Pack Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222O1 | 100g | £4.99 | Out of Stock |
| 222C1 | 250g | £7.19 | Out of Stock |
| 222E1 | 500g | £9.59 | Out of Stock |
| 222F1 | 1Kg | £13.99 | Out of Stock |
| 222I1 | 5Kg | £47.39 | Out of Stock |
| 222L1 | 20Kg | £154.99 | Out of Stock |
Product Info
CAS-Number: 50-81-7
In Stock: No
Hazchem: No
Documents
CAS-Number: 50-81-7
In Stock: No
Hazchem: No
Documents
L-ASCORBIC ACID
- 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,
- 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 preservative
- Laboratory reagent
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