Products Description
Ascorbic acid, also called vitamin C, is a vital nutrient for humans and higher primates. Most organisms can synthesize it internally, but humans cannot. Insufficient vitamin C may lead to scurvy. It acts as a key antioxidant that defends the body against oxidative stress and also functions as an important coenzyme in multiple metabolic reactions.
Chemical Properties
| Item | Value |
| Melting point | 190-194 °C (dec.) |
| alpha | 20.5 º (c=10,H2O) |
| Boiling point | 227.71°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.65 g/cm3 |
| FEMA | 2109 |
| refractive index | 21 ° (C=10, H2O) |
| storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL at 20 °C, clear, nearly colorless |
| form | powder |
| pka | 4.04, 11.7 (at 25℃) |
| color | white to slightly yellow |
| PH | 3.59 (1 mM solution); 3.04 (10 mM solution); 2.53 (100 mM solution) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | 1 - 2.5 |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| Odor Type | green |
| optical activity | [α]25/D 19.0 to 23.0°, c = 10% in H2O |
| Water Solubility | 333 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14830 |
| BRN | 84272 |
| BCS Class | 1 |
| Stability | Stable. May be weakly light or air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalies, iron, copper |
| InChIKey | CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N |
| LogP | -1.85 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 50-81-7 (CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | L-Ascorbic acid (50-81-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ascorbic acid (50-81-7) |
| Absorption | cut-off at 306nm in H2O at 1M |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| Hazard Codes | — |
| Risk Statements | — |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-36-26 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | CI7650000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29362700 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 50-81-7 (Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: 11900 mg/kg |
Product Application
Vitamin C supports diverse body metabolic processes, promotes growth, and strengthens disease resistance. It is widely used as a nutritional fortifier in candy, cereals, infant foods, canned fruits, beverages, and fruit purees in line with regulatory standards. With strong reducibility, it serves as an antioxidant in fermented flour products and beer. It promotes folic acid conversion, enhances iron absorption, supports collagen formation, neutralizes toxins, and stimulates antibody production. Clinically, it prevents and treats scurvy and supports management of dental, gingival, hematological, and growth‑related disorders.
Supply & Delivery
Fast delivery time
Inventory: 2-3 working days
New production: 7-10 working days
