Description

Ascorbic Acid is a vital, water-soluble organic compound essential for numerous biochemical functions and industrial processes. Its potent antioxidant and reducing properties make it a critical ingredient for preserving product integrity and enhancing nutritional value across multiple sectors. This high-purity material is indispensable for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, cosmetic, and animal nutrition industries seeking a reliable and compliant source for their formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in vitamin C supplements and as a stabilizing antioxidant in injectables, tablets, and syrups.
• Food & Beverage Fortification and Preservation: Serves as a nutritional enhancer (Vitamin C), antioxidant (E300), and dough conditioner in baked goods, beverages, meats, and processed foods to prevent oxidation and spoilage.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into anti-aging serums, creams, and lotions for its skin-brightening and collagen-synthesis promoting properties.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food: Added to feed premixes as a vital nutrient to support immune function and overall health in livestock, poultry, and pets.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis, photographic development, and water treatment processes.
• Beverage Industry: Functions as an acidity regulator and antioxidant to maintain flavor and color stability in juices, soft drinks, and wines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ascorbic Acid
CAS No.	50-81-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8O6
Molecular Weight	176.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Vitamin C; L-Ascorbic Acid; 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone; Antiscorbutic Vitamin; L-3-Ketothreohexuronic acid lactone; Cevalin; Cetane
EINECS	200-066-2

Quality Control

Our Ascorbic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major international pharmacopoeias, including USP, EP, BP, and FCC, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided to guarantee identity, purity, and safety.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	99.0% - 100.5%
Specific Optical Rotation	+20.5° to +21.5°
pH (5% Solution)	2.4 - 2.8
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.1%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 0.2%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.