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| Product Name: | Calcium ascorbate dihydrate | Other Name: | L-Ascorbic acid,calcium salt,hydrate (2:1:2);L-Ascorbic acid,calcium salt (2:1),dihydrate;Calcium ascorbate dihydrate;Calcium L-ascorbate dihydrate;6381-95-9 |
| CAS No.: | 5743-28-2 | Molecular Formula: | C6H8O6.1/2Ca.H2O |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=LHWGPZNOMLGEIB-PQYRJTSOSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 426.34 |
| Exact Mass: | 426.032257 | EC Number: | 227-261-5 |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID3047687 | Color/Form: | White crystalline powder |
| HScode: | 2936270000 | Categories: | Food Antioxidants |
| PSA: | 222 | XLogP3: | -3.09760 |
| Appearance: | white to slightly yellow crystalline | Melting Point: | 166 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boiling Point: | 415.8°C at 760 mmHg | Flash Point: | 300 °C |
| Water Solubility: | INSOL IN ETHER | Specific rotation: | [α]D/20 between + 95° and + 97° (5 % w/v aqueous solution) |
| Odor: | ODORLESS | PH: | Between 6,0 and 7,5 (10 % aqueous solution) |
| Experimental Properties: | Triclinic crystals. Specific optical rotation: +95.6 deg @ 20 °C/D (2.4%). Freely sol in H2O; practically insol in methanol, ethanol. Aq soln are neutral and oxidize quickly. /Dihydrate/|A white to slightly yellow crystalline powder; odorless. Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether. pH of 10% soln is between 6.8 and 7.4. /Dihydrate/ |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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none |
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Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.