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Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C, is a vitamin that human body can not produce on its own. Ascorbic Acid can be used as antioxidants. Antioxidants are food ingredients and food additives that act as preservatives by inhibiting the effects of oxygen on food, and can be beneficial to health. And food ingredients and food additives become more and more important in our daily life. Our company is a high-quality Ascorbic Acid supplier in China.

Main physiological functions of Ascorbic Acid:
1. Ascorbic Acid can facilitate the biosynthesis of ossein and accelerate the healing of wounds.
2. Ascorbic Acid plays an important role in the metabolism of tryptophan and tyrosine, which can prolong the life of the body.
3. Ascorbic Acid also can improve the utilization of the iron, calcium and folic acid.
4. Ascorbic Acid improves the metabolism of fats, lipoid and cholesterol, which can prevent cardiovascular disease.
5. Besides accelerating the growth of teeth and bone, Ascorbic Acid also can prevent the bleeding of the gum.
6. Ascorbic Acid can enhance the body's anti-stress and immunity to the outside environment.



Specifications of Ascorbic Acid :

Name Ascorbic Acid
CAS No. 50-81-7
Chemical Formula C6H8O6
Specification BP 2004/ USP 29 / FCC V
Packing In 25kg cartons
Functional use Antioxidant
Items Specifications
Appearance White crystalline powder
Identification Positive reaction
Melting point About 190 ℃
Specific rotation +20.5 --- +21.5 o
PH value 2.1 - 2.6
Clarity of solution Clear
Colour of solution BY7 max
Heavy metals 10 ppm max
Copper 5 ppm max
Iron 2 ppm max
Assay(on dried basis) 99.0 - 100.5%
Residue on ignition 0.1% max
Organic volatile impurities Conforms
Oxalic Acid 0.2% max
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