Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: VIT-017
Date: 01/03/2025
VITAMIN C_Ascorbic Acid
CAS Nº
50-81-7
EC/EINECS Nº
2000-066-2
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| UIPAC NAME | (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihidroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C6H8O6 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 176.12 g/mol |
| E Nº | E 300 |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGEN | Synthetic |
| APPEARANCE | White or slightly yellowish crystalline powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | USP |
| CLARITY of SOLUTION | Clear | EP |
| COLOUR of SOLUTION | ≤BY7 | EP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.4% | E 300 |
| RESIDUE on IGNITION* | ≤0.1% | USP |
| SPECIFIC ROTATION | to +21.5º | USP |
| pH (with 2% water solution) | 2.4 – 2.8 | E 300 |
| pH (with 5% water solution) | 2.1 – 2.6 | EP |
| MELTING RANGE | ≈190ºC | EP |
| PARTICLE SIZE | 20 mesh ( 850 µm ) | Internal Method |
| RELATED SUBSTANCES* | ||
| IMPURITY C | ≤0.15% | Internal Method |
| IMPURITY D | ≤0.15% | Internal Method |
| IMPURITY E | ≤0.2% | Internal Method |
| UNSPECIFIC IMPURITIES | ≤0.1% | EP |
| TOTAL IMPURITY | ≤0.2% | Internal Method |
| O.V.I.: Methanol* | ≤3 000 ppm | USP |
| SOLUBILITY | Soluble in water ca. 330 g/l (24°C). Soluble in ethanol ca. 20 g/l, practically insoluble in ether and soluble in glycerol ca. 10g/l. | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | 99.0 – 100.5% | USP |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤3 ppm | USP |
| IRON* | ≤2 ppm | EP |
| COPPER* | ≤2 ppm | EP |
| ARSENIC* | ≤1 ppm | USP |
| LEAD* | ≤1 ppm | FCC |
| CADMIUM* | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY* | ≤1 ppm | E 300 |
Other informations
Food grade product .
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 2023/915.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to Reg (CE) 999/2001.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Rg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Store in a non metallic container, protected from light. Upon opening, use the product as quickly as possible.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, BP, USP, FCC, EP and Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Kosher and Halal Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 2023/915.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to Reg (CE) 999/2001.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Rg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Store in a non metallic container, protected from light. Upon opening, use the product as quickly as possible.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, BP, USP, FCC, EP and Reg. (EU) No 231/2012.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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