Ascorbic Acid Crystalline Powder

Product Specifications

DFI-633048

DFI-633048

Description
Appearance: White or almost white, crystals or crystalline powder
CAS No.: 50-81-7
Chemical name: (5R)-5-[(1S)-1, 2-dihydroxyethyl]-3, 4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one
Country of origin: China
Description: Ascorbic Acid is a practically odourless powder with a strong acid taste. It melts at about 190°C with decomposition
Formula: C6H8O6
Molecular weight: 176.1
Packaging: 25kg Carton with aluminium foil bag
Shelf life: 48 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container. On prolonged storage a slight yellow discolouration may occur which, however does not affect the biological activity
Storage: Ascorbic Acid is somewhat sensitive to air, heat and humidity. The product should be stored in well-closed containers, free from contact with metal and protected from moisture and light
Synonyms: L- Ascorbic acid, Vitamin C
Uses: For the enrichment of liquid feed preparations. For the enrichment, standardisation of stabilisation of dry food preparations and drinks; for the improvement of the baking qualities of flour; as an agent in dry mixes for curing meat. For solid and liquid multivitamin and mono-vitamin preparations
Specifications
Arsenic: Max: 1ppm, mg/kg
Assay: 99 to 100.5%
Cadmium: Max: 0.5ppm, mg/kg
Clarity & Colour of Solution: Clear Max BY7
Copper: Max: 3ppm, mg/kg
Heavy metals: Max: 3ppm, mg/kg
Identification A: Positive
Identification B: IR
Identification D: Max: 0.15%
Impurity C: Max: 0.15%
Iron (Fe): Max: 2ppm, mg/kg
Lead: Max: 0.5ppm, mg/kg
Loss on drying: Max: 0.1%
Melting point: 190 to 192°C
Mercury: Max: 0.5ppm, mg/kg
Oxalic Acid: Max: 0.2%
pH: 2.2 to 2.5
pH: 2.4 to 2.8
Reporting Threshold: Max: 0.05%
Residual solvents: Max: 250ppm, mg/kg
Residue on ignition: Max: 0.1%
Solubility: Ascorbic Acid is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether
Specific Optical Rotation: +20.5° ~ +21.5 °
Total impurities: Max: 0.2%
Unspecified Impurity: Max: 0.1%
Microbiological
Escherichia Coli: Absent in 1g
Salmonella: Absent in 25g
Staphylococcus aureus: Absent in 25g
Total plate count: Max: 1000cfu/g
Yeasts & Moulds: Max: 100cfu/g
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