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Vitamins

L-Ascorbic Acid AR/For Biochemistry

RA000664 CAS 50-81-7

Identity

Product code
RA000664
CAS number
50-81-7
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C6H8O6
Molecular weight
176.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 1 - 2.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 190 - 194 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.65 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A white to very pale yellow crystalline powder or colourless crystals; odourless. On exposure to light it gradually darkens. — —
Sulphated ash Max 0.1 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.01 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.002 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0005 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0002 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.001 % % —
Assay 99.5 - 100.5 % % —
Identity To confirm the structure — IR
Identification (as per USP, IP) To comply the tests — —
Appearance of solution To comply IP test — —
Oxalic acid Max 0.3 % % —
Loss on drying Max 0.1 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA000664-PK-100G
500 g RA000664-PK-500G