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L-Ascorbic acid
Product Details
Category
Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Molecular Formula
C6H8O6
CAS Number
50-81-7
Synonyms
L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C
Purity
0.99
Solubility
water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C
Quality Level
200
Storage
Store at 5°C to 30°C.
Boiling Point
227.71°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
190-194 °C (dec.)
Density
1.65 g/cm3
Product Description
L-ascorbic acid is used as a food additive, browning inhibitor, flavor stabilizer, dough modifier and color stabilizer. Deficiency of ascorbic acid is associated with scurvy. L-ascorbic acid stimulates immune response and is implicated in the synthesis of collagen, carnitine and neurotransmitters.
EC Number
200-066-2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
176.12
Physical State
Powder
MDL number
MFCD00064328
NACRES
NA.21
pH
1.0-2.5 (25 °C, 176 g/L in water)
SMILES
OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O
Stability
Stable. May be weakly light or air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalies, iron, copper.
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
CI7650000
HS Code
29362700
Water Solubility
333 g/L (20 ºC)
Color
White to off-white
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