Erythorbic Acid FCC
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
89-65-6
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
Isoascorbic Acid, d-erythro-ascorbic acid; D-erythro-Hex-2-enonic acid, .gamma.-lactone; 2,3-Didehydro-D-erythro-hexono-1,4-lactone; D-erythro-hex-2-enonic acid, gamma-lactone
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FORMULA
C6H8O6
ASSAY
99.0 - 100.5%
APPEARANCE
White Crystalline powder or granules
SULPHATED ASH
<0.3%
LOSS ON DRYING
0.4% Max.
SPECIFIC ROTATION
-16.5 to -18
HEAVY METALS
<20 ppm
RESIDUE ON IGNITION
0.3% Max.
ARSENIC
<3ppm
LEAD
<10 ppm
MELTING POINT
164-171 c (dec.)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
176.14
SOLUBILITY
water, alcohol, pyridine, oxygenated solvs.
SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
in glycerin
MODERATELY SOLUBLE
in acetone
NOTES
A stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), erythorbic acid is a strong antioxidant and preservative.
It helps to maintain the natural color and flavor of food products while increasing shelf life.
Use: ANTIOXIDANT
CLASS
Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Preservatives and Anti-microbials
INDUSTRY
Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical
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