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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
CAS No. 50-81-7

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Food and Feed Additives

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C, E300) is an essential antioxidant and preservative used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.

Chemical FormulaC₆H₈O₆
Purity99% min
AppearanceWhite to Off-White Crystalline Powder
GradeFood Grade (FCC/BP/USP)
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Product Description

Ascorbic Acid (L-Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C) is a naturally occurring essential vitamin and potent antioxidant. As E300, it is widely used in food and beverage manufacturing to prevent oxidative rancidity, browning and vitamin degradation, and to enhance flavour and nutritional value.

Our food grade ascorbic acid meets FCC, BP and USP specifications. It is fully water-soluble and available in fine crystalline powder and granular forms. Used extensively in baking, meat processing, beverages, supplements and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Applications

  • Antioxidant in beverages, juices and soft drinks
  • Bread improver and dough conditioner in baking
  • Meat preservation (colour retention, oxidation prevention)
  • Vitamin C fortification of foods and supplements
  • Pharmaceutical effervescent tablets and syrups
  • Cosmetic antioxidant in skin care formulations
  • Animal feed vitamin supplementation

Technical Information

Chemical NameAscorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
CAS Number50-81-7
Molecular FormulaC₆H₈O₆
Purity99% min
AppearanceWhite to Off-White Crystalline Powder
Assay99.0 – 100.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)≤ 5 ppm
Oxalic Acid≤ 0.2%
pH (2% solution)2.4 – 2.8
Loss on Drying≤ 0.4%
UN NumberNot regulated
Hazard ClassNot classified as dangerous goods

Packaging Information

Available in moisture-resistant packaging. Custom options on request.

25 kg BagPE/PP food-grade bag
1000 kg BagFIBC / big bag
StorageCool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials

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