Ascorbic Acid – USP/FCC/KOSHER

CAS# 50-81-7

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Property

  • Appearance
  • Identification
  • Clarity of Solution
  • Color of Solution
  • Copper
  • Melting Point
  • Assay
  • pH
  • Specific Rotation
  • Heavy Metals
  • Residue after Ignition
  • Loss on Drying
  • Mercury (Hg)
  • Arsenic (as As)
  • Lead (Pb)

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Specification

  • White Crystal Powder
  • Positive
  • Clear
  • BY7 Maximum
  • 5 Maximum
  • Approximately 190
  • 99.0-100.5
  • 2.1-2.6 (5% solution)
  • +20.5°-+21.5°
  • 10 Maximum
  • 0.1 Maximum
  • 0.4 Maximum
  • 1 Maximum
  • 3 Maximum
  • 2 Maximum

Application

In plastic manufacturing, ascorbic acid is used to synthesize molecular chains without as much waste product being produced. Ascorbic Acid is commonly used as an antioxidant food additive. In food applications, ascorbic acid can also be used as a natural preservative. In addition, ascorbic acid is used to remove metal stains (iron) from fiberglass swimming pools.

Grades Available

Technical, USP, FCC/Food Grade, Kosher

Packaging

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Synonyms

Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic acid, (5R)-5-[(1S)-1.2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one

Molecular Formula

C6H8O6

Market Segment

Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food

Product Uses

Eye Creams, Hair Care, Hair Colorants, Shampoo & Conditioner, Milk Protein, pH Control, Preservative, Sunscreens