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Basic Information
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E Code  E300
CAS Number  50-81-7
Molecular Formula  C₆H₈O₆
Molecular Weight  176.12
Appearance  White crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Odor  Odorless, with a slight acidic taste
Solubility  Soluble in water
Grade  Food Grade, feed grade,  Pharmaceutical Grade
Executive Standard  FCC, USP, BP, EP, GB Standard

 

Product Overview

 

L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, CAS 50-81-7) is a white crystalline powder derived from glucose fermentation. Serving as a powerful antioxidant and essential nutritional fortifier, it effectively supports immune function, promotes collagen synthesis, and improves non-heme iron absorption. Widely applicable in dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, and animal nutrition formulations.

Key Product Characteristics

1.Water-soluble vitamin with strong antioxidant properties

2.Helps protect food color, flavor and nutritional value

3.Acts as acidity regulator and flavor modifier in food systems

4.Suitable for transparent and light-colored food applications

5.Food grade quality for direct use in food manufacturing

6.Also applicable in feed and pharmaceutical fields

 

Main Functions

1.Antioxidant Activity: Acts as a potent water-soluble antioxidant, helps neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

2.Immune Support: Supports normal immune system function and contributes to the body’s defense against oxidative challenges.

3.Collagen Synthesis Assistance: Essential cofactor for collagen formation, benefiting skin, connective tissue, cartilage and bone health.

4.Enhances Iron Absorption: Helps improve the absorption of non-heme iron from plant-based diets.

 

Application

1.Dietary Supplements Widely used in multivitamin tablets, effervescent tablets, capsules, chewable supplements and nutritional powder blends as core vitamin C fortification ingredient.

2.Functional Food & Beverage Applied in fortified fruit drinks, juice beverages, candies, baked goods, breakfast cereals and dairy products for vitamin C enrichment. It also serves to prevent browning and maintain original color of food products.

3.Animal Feed Added to livestock, poultry and aquaculture feed premixes, especially in aquatic feed where vitamin C supplementation is essential for fish and shrimp growth and immune function.

 

Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Standard food grade packaging

Storage Condition: Store in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep sealed and protect from moisture, heat and light.

Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions

 

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CAS No.: 50-81-7 Molecular Formula: C6H8O6
InChIKeys: InChIKey=CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N Molecular Weight: 176.124
Exact Mass: 176.12 EC Number: 200-066-2
HScode: 29362700 Categories: Food Antioxidants

PSA: 107.22 XLogP3: -1.4074
Appearance: White to very light yellow crystalline powder Density: 3″>1.65 g/cm3
Melting Point: 190-192 °C (decomp) Boiling Point: 415.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 180.4ºC Refractive Index: 21 ° (C=10, H2O)
Water Solubility: H2O: 333 g/L (20 ºC) Storage Conditions: Ventilation low temperature drying
Vapor Pressure: 9.28X10-11 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) Toxicity: LD50 oral in rat: 11900mg/kg
Specific rotation: [α]D/20 between + 20,5° and + 21,5° (10 % w/v aqueous solution) Explosive limit: Dust forms explosible mixtures in air with moderate explosion severity.
Odor: Odorless Taste: Pleasant, sharp, acidic taste
PH: Between 2,4 and 2,8 (2 % aqueous solution) PKA: 4.7(at 10 °C)

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

NO open flames. 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

Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases.Solutions of ascorbic acid are rapidly oxidized in air and in alkaline media; the drug should be protected from air and light.