Vitamin C Sodium Ascorbate
Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium L-Ascorbate
- CAS
- 134-03-2
- EC
- 205-126-1
- Food Code
- E301
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin C Sodium Ascorbate (CAS 134-03-2) is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, a white to off-white crystalline powder that is fully water-soluble and less acidic than vitamin C, used in food, nutraceutical and personal care applications. Fermented from glucose, it aligns with FDA GRAS status and industry vitamin entries.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H8O6.Na |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 198.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | white to off-white solid |
| Form | powder |
| Color | white to slightly yellow |
| Odor | odorless |
| Melting point | 220 °C |
| Boiling point | 235 °C |
| Density | 1.66 |
| Water solubility | 620 g/L (20 °C) |
| pH | pH (20g/l, 25°C) : 6.5～8.0 |
| HS code | 29322000 |
| Grades available | Food 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 Sodium Ascorbate
Applications
Functions as preservative in processed meats; in bakery for dough conditioning; in pharmaceuticals for vitamin supplements; in cosmetics for anti-aging serums; and in beverages for color stability.
Safety & Risks
High doses lead to osmotic diarrhea; combustible in dust form with explosion potential. Avoid static sparks; low allergen risk but monitor.
Packaging
Boxed in 25 kg cartons with foil liners for oxidation prevention. Refrigerate in ascorbate cool storage with temperature logs.