Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid
L-Ascorbic
- CAS
- 50-81-7
- EC
- 200-066-2
- Food Code
- E300
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid (CAS 50-81-7) is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that appears as white crystals or powder, supplied in Food Grade and Feed Grade for use as an antioxidant in food, in supplements for immune support, in pharmaceuticals for scurvy treatment, and in cosmetics for collagen production. Its effect on free-radical formation when topically applied to the skin by means of a cream has not been clear. L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a water soluble molecule used in a wide variety of applications, including cell culture, as a reducing agent that helps.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H8O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 176.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Form | powder |
| Color | white to slightly yellow |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 190-192 °C (decomp) |
| Density | 1.65 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | 333 g/L (20 °C) |
| pH | 1.0 - 2.5 (25°C, 176g/L in water) |
| HS code | 29362700 |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid
Applications
Used as antioxidant in food; in pharmaceuticals for scurvy treatment; in cosmetics for collagen production; in supplements for immune support; in water treatment as reducer.
Safety & Risks
Precautionary P210 keep from heat, P305+P351+P338 if in eyes rinse; low toxicity but irritant; stable but light-sensitive; use protective gear.
Packaging
Leave in original containers; no mixing with waste; handle uncleaned like product.