Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium Ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid. It appears in small white to yellow crystals and is soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.

Product Details

Formula:

C6H7NaO6

CAS Number:

134-03-2

Also Known As:

Sodascorbate; Monosodium ascorbate; E 301

Structure:

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applications:

Sodium Ascorbate is approved as a food additive in the USA, EU, Australia, and New Zealand. It is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator. Occasionally, it is used for preservation of diagnostic medicinals.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White or light yellow crystalline solid

Density, g/cm3

1.66

Melting point, °C

220 (dec.)

Molecular weight, g/mol

198.11

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

≥98

Refractive index, n20/D

1.336

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