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L-Ascorbic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | L-Ascorbic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Vitamin C;Ascorbic acid;L-Ascorbic acid |
| Chinese name | L-抗坏血酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 维生素C;维C;抗坏血酸 |
| Chemical category | Vitamins |
| CAS No. | 50-81-7 |
| EINECS No. | 200-066-2 |
| Molecular formula | C6H8O6 |
| Molecular weight | 176.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; specific rotation +20.5° to +21.5°; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%; loss on drying ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, water-soluble vitamin, strong reducing agent
Application scenarios
Food nutrition fortifier, pharmaceutical vitamin supplement, feed additive, cosmetic antioxidant