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L(+)-Ascorbic Acid (E-300, F.C.C.) food grade

(R)-5-[(S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(H)-Furan-2-one, Vitamin C

Assay (as C6H14O6) (after drying): 99.0-100.5%
Code
201013
CAS
50-81-7
Molecular Formula
C6H8O6
Molar mass
176.13 g/mol
molecule for: L(+)-Ascorbic Acid (E-300, F.C.C.) food grade
Melting Point:
192 °C
Solubility:
water 333 g/l at 20 °C
Physical Description:
solid
Product Code:
201013
Product Name:
L(+)-Ascorbic Acid (E-300, F.C.C.) food grade
Quality Name:
food grade
Specifications:
Assay (as C6H14O6) (after drying): 99.0-100.5%
pH of 2%: 2.4-2.8
Melting range: 189-193°C
Specific rotation α 20/D: +20.5 - +21.5°
Insoluble matter in H2O at 20°C, not more than: 0.003 %
Loss on drying , not more than: 0.4%
Residue on ignition , not more than: 0.1 %
Arsenic (as As), not more than: 3 ppm
Mercury (Hg), not more than: 1 ppm
Lead, not more than: 2 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb) , not more than: 0.001%
Specifications Regulation (UE) n° 231/2012 , F.C.C. 12, R.D. 1466/2009
For use in foodstuffs according to Regulation (EC) n° 1333/2008 and F.C.C.
WGK:
1
Storage:
Storage away from direct light.
Master Name:
L(+)-Ascorbic Acid
Synonyms Long Text:
(R)-5-[(S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(H)-Furan-2-one, Vitamin C
EINECS:
200-066-2
CS:
29362700
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