Product Information
| Product Name |
Ascorbic Acid |
| Certifications |
USP/FCC; Kosher |
| Synonyms |
Vitamin C |
| CAS Number |
50-81-7 |
| Molecular Weight |
176.12 |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H8O6 |
Specifications
| Appearance |
White, crystalline powder |
| Identification |
Positive Reaction |
| Melting Point |
About 190 deg C |
| pH |
2.4 – 2.6 |
| Clarity of Solution |
Clear |
| Color of Solution |
≤ BY7 |
| Loss of Drying |
0.4% max |
| Arsenic |
≤ 3 ppm |
| Lead |
≤ 2 ppm |
| Copper (Cu) |
≤ 5 ppm |
| Heavy metal (as Pb) |
≤ 10 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) |
≤ 2 ppm |
| Mercury |
≤ 1 ppm |
| Oxalic Acid |
≤ 0.2 % |
| Sulphate Ash |
0.1% max |
| Specific Optical Rotation |
+ 20.5° ~ + 21.5° |
| Residual Solvents |
Pass |
| Organic Volatile Impurities |
Pass |
| Mesh |
40-80 mesh |
| Assay |
99.0 ~ 100.5% |
| Total Plate Count |
100 cfu/g max |
| E-Coil |
Negative |
| Yeast & Mold |
100 cfu/g max |
| Pseudomonas |
Negative |
| Staphylococcus |
Negative |
Packing Options
Other packing options are available upon request
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