Ascorbic Acid Powder

Ascorbic acid white crystal powder CAS:50-81-7 BP/USP/EP/JP/FCC

Ascorbic acidwhite crystal powderCAS:50-81-7BP/USP/EP/JP/FCC

Commodity Description:

Item   Specification(BP 2004/ USP 29 / FCC V) Name Ascorbic Acid CAS No. 50-81-7 Formula C6H88O6 Appearance White crystalline powder Assay(on dry basis) 99.0 - 100.5% Melting point 190OC Identification Positive reaction Specific rotation +20.5 --- +21.5o PH value 2.1 - 2.6 Clarity of solution Clear Organic volatile impurities Conforms Heavy metals(as Pb) 10 ppm max Copper 5 ppm max Iron 2 ppm max Residue on ignition 0.1% max Oxalic Acid 0.2% max Functional use Antioxidant Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C, is a vitamin which human body can not produce on its own. It 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, food additives become more and more important in our daily life.Main physiological functions of Ascorbic Acid:1. To facilitate the biosynthesis of ossein and accelerate the healing of wounds. 2. To play an important role in the metabolism of tryptophan and tyrosine, which can prolong the life of the body. 3. Could improve the utilization of the iron, calcium and folic acid. 4. To improve 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. It can enhance the body's anti-stress and immunity to the outside environment.

Ascorbic Acid Powder