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Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic Acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C.
Product Details |
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Formula: |
C6H8O6 |
CAS Number: |
50-81-7 |
Also Known As: |
L-Ascorbic acid; Vitamin C, (5R)-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one; |
Structure: |
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applications:
Ascorbic Acid’s most common application is a food additive. This vitamin acts as an antioxidant as well as a preservative. Other common uses include removing metal stains from fiberglass, plastic manufacturing, and as a component to iodine water purifying.
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
White to slightly yellowish crystalline powder |
Density, g/cm3 |
1.65 |
Grades |
FCC, USP |
Melting point, °C |
>190 (dec.) |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
176.13 |
Odor |
Odorless |
Purity, % |
>99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.711 |
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