Description
L-Ascorbic acid FCC, FG, 1KG
Synonym(s):
L-AA, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C, L-Threoascorbic acid
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O6
CAS Number:
50-81-7
Molecular Weight:
176.12
FEMA Number:
2109
Beilstein:
84272
EC Number:
200-066-2
MDL number:
MFCD00064328
PubChem Substance ID:
24900863
NACRES:
NA.21
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Fragrance grade
Agency
follows IFRA guidelines
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.3013
FDA 21 CFR 182.8013
assay
99.0-100.5% (iodometric)
form
crystalline
powder or crystals
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
color
white
pH
1.0-2.5 (25 °C, 176 g/L in water)
mp
190-194 °C (dec.)
solubility
water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
Organoleptic
green
SMILES string
OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O
InChI
1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,5+/m0/s1
InChI key
CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
Gene Information
human ... SLC23A2(9962)
L-Ascorbic acid, an organic acid, is found abundantly in citrus fruits. It is generally used as an antioxidant and pH adjuster in the cosmetic industry. L-AA is also used as a preservative and nutrient supplement in foods.
Application
L-Ascorbic acid may be used as a reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations, fruits and vegetables, wines and biological samples by chromatography and spectrophotometry techniques.
Packaging
10, 25 kg in fiber drum
1 kg in poly bottle
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves