Ascorbic acid, PurReagent >98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H8O6
Molecular Weight:  176.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 50-81-7

Properties

Vapour pressure No data available
Autoignition temp. No data available
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >98%
Refractive index n20/D 21 ° (C=10, H2O)
B pt. 227.71°C
M pt. 190-194°C(dec.)
Density 1,65 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It functions as vitamin C in nutritional supplements an antioxidant preservative in foods and a reducing agent in photographic development.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Ascorbic acid is a white to slightly yellow crystalline solid with the formula CHO featuring a five-membered lactone ring with enediol functionality that confers strong reducing properties.