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Ascorbic Acid

CAS #: 50-81-7
Synonyms: Vitamin C; (R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-((S)- 1,2-dihydroxyethyl)furan-2(5H)-one
Property Specification:
Characteristics White crystalline powder
Identification Positive reaction
Melting point About 190°
pH 2.1-2.6
Clarity of solution Pass
Color of solution Not more than BY7
Copper salt Not more than 5ppm
Heavy metals Not more than 10ppm
Ferrite Not more than 2ppm
Oxalate Not more than 0.2%
Residue on Ignition Not more than 0.1%
Specific rotation +20.5° to +21.5°
Assay 99.0-100.5%
Organic volatile impurities Pass
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