What is Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid?
Vitamin C, also called L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Ascorbic acid is metabolically produced in most organisms,
but humans are the most notable exception. The most well-known is that a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy.
The pharmacophore group of vitamin C is ascorbic acid ion. In living organisms, vitamin C is an antioxidant
because it protects the body from the threat of oxidants, and is also a coenzyme.
Product Information:
CAS No.: 50-81-7
Molecular formula: C6H8O6
Molecular weight: 176.12
EINECS No.: 200-066-2
Chemical Properties:
White or slightly yellowish crystals or crystalline powder, odorless, sour.
Melting point 190~192℃, optical rotation αD20=+21°~+22°. Easily soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, insoluble in chloroform,
ether and benzene. The Ph value of 5% aqueous solution is 2.2~2.5.
It is relatively stable in dry air, but its aqueous solution is unstable, especially in neutral or alkaline solution,
which is quickly oxidized. It will be accelerated by light, heat and metal ions such as copper and iron.
Main Physiological Functions:
Promote the biosynthesis of collagen. Facilitate faster healing of tissue wounds;
Promote the metabolism of tyrosine and tryptophan in amino acids, and prolong the life of the body.
Improve the utilization of iron, calcium and folic acid.
Improve the metabolism of fats and lipids, especially cholesterol, and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Promote the growth of teeth and bones, and prevent gum bleeding. ;
Enhance the body's ability to resist stress and immunity to the external environment.
Usage:
In the pharmaceutical industry, Ascorbic Acid can be used to treat scurvy and various acute and chronic infectious diseases, are applicable to the lack of VC.
In the food industry, Ascorbic Acid can both use as nutritional supplements, supplementary VC in food processing, and also is good Antioxidants in food preservation, widely used in meat products, fermented flour products beer, tea drinks, fruit juice, canned fruit, canned meat and so on;also commonly used in cosmetics,feed additives and other industrial areas.
