Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder with a sour taste. It is water-soluble, stable in dry form, and sensitive to heat, light, and air when in solution. It is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and supplement industries due to its antioxidant properties and essential health benefits.
Food & Beverage Industry
Used as a nutritional fortifier in juices, beverages, and cereals
Acts as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color in processed foods
Helps in preserving meat and dairy products
Pharmaceuticals & Supplements
Used in vitamin C tablets, capsules, and syrups
Supports immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Used in skin-brightening creams and serums for its antioxidant and anti-aging effects
Industrial Use
Sometimes used in water treatment and chemical reactions as a reducing agent
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is composed of 99.0% to 100.5% pure C₆H₈O₆, with a molecular weight of 176.12 g/mol. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, freely soluble in water, with a pH of 2.2–2.5 in a 5% solution. It has low moisture content (loss on drying ≤ 0.4%), minimal impurities (heavy metals ≤ 10 ppm), and residue on ignition ≤ 0.1%, making it suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic use.
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