ASCORBIC ACID (VIT.C)
ASCORBIC ACID (VIT.C)
| Article No | 507008 |
| Grade | AR Grade |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| CAS No | 50-81-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₈O₆ |
| Molecular Weight | 176.1 g/mol |
| H.S. Code | 29362700 |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Physical properties
| Physical State at 20 ºC | Solid |
| Color | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting/Freezing Point (ºC) | 190-194°C |
| pH Value | 1 – 2.5 |
| Solubility in Water | Soluble |
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.65 |
Specifications
| Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals, becoming discoloured on exposure to air and moisture |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | Clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution |
| Identification | Passes test |
| pH (solution 5%) | 2.1 – 2.6 |
| Melting point | About 190 °C |
| Sulfated ash | Max 0.1% |
| Assay | 99.0 – 100.5% |
| Packings | 500 gm |
