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| Product Name: | Erythorbic acid | Other Name: | D-erythro-Hex-2-enonic acid,γ-lactone;Erythorbic acid;D-erythro-Hexonic acid,3-keto-,γ-lactone;Erycorbin;Glucosaccharonic acid;Isoascorbic acid;Isovitamin C;Mercate 5;Saccharosonic acid;D-Araboascorbic acid;Araboascorbic acid,D-;D-(-)-Isoascorbic acid;Araboascorbic acid;D-Isoascorbic acid;Neo-Cebicure;D-Erythorbic acid;D-arabino-Ascorbic acid;NSC 8117;E 315;98966-42-8;74242-57-2 |
| CAS No.: | 89-65-6 | Molecular Formula: | C6H8O6 |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-DUZGATOHSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 176.12400 |
| Exact Mass: | 176.12 | EC Number: | 201-928-0 |
| UNII: | 311332OII1 | DSSTox ID: | DTXSID6026537 |
| Color/Form: | Shiny granular crystals from water or dioxane | HScode: | 2932209090 |
| Categories: | Food Antioxidants |
| PSA: | 107.22000 | XLogP3: | -1.6 |
| Appearance: | DryPowder; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals | Density: | 3″>1.654 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 174 °C (decomp) | Boiling Point: | 552.7ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 238.2ºC | Refractive Index: | 1.711 |
| Water Solubility: | In water, 40 g in 100 mL water at 25 deg C | Storage Conditions: | Store at 0-5ºC |
| Vapor Pressure: | 1.54X10-10 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) | Specific rotation: | [α]D/25 10 % (w/v) aqueous solution between – 16,5° to – 18,0° |
| Henrys Law Constant: | Henry’s Law constant = 4.07X10-8 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C (est) | Experimental Properties: | Crystals; soluble in water; pH of aqueous solution between 5-6; 10% solution made from commercial grade may have pH of 7.2-7.9. The free acids is more soluble in water … than the sodium salt (16 g/100 mL water) /Sodium erythorbate/ |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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none |
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none |
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none |
| Disposal |
none |
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
Erythorbic acid should be stored in an airtight container, protected from light, in a cool, dry place.
