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L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17759.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17759.22
100 g, Each
Quantity
Chemical Identifiers
CAS
134-03-2
IUPAC Name
sodium 5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-hydroxy-2,4-dioxooxolan-3-ide
Molecular Formula
C6H7NaO6
InChI Key
IFVCRSPJFHGFCG-HXPAKLQESA-N
SMILES
[Na+].OC[C@H](O)C1OC(=O)[C-](O)C1=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to pale cream or yellow
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Optical Rotation
+103? to +108? (c=5, water, 20?C)
Solution Test
5% in water: clear colorless to pale yellow
Description
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is used as an antioxidant, an acidity regulator and an antimicrobial in food stuffs. As a reductant, it is involved in the isolation of chloroplasts. It acts as a coenzyme for many hydroxylation reactions. It plays a vital role to eliminate chronic and acute infections. It finds applications as an additive in curing meat products such as ham and sausage meat. It is widely used as a nutritional supplement in agriculture and animal feed to promote the growth of young animals and prevent scurvy. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various organic chemicals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is used as an antioxidant, an acidity regulator and an antimicrobial in food stuffs. As a reductant, it is involved in the isolation of chloroplasts. It acts as a coenzyme for many hydroxylation reactions. It plays a vital role to eliminate chronic and acute infections. It finds applications as an additive in curing meat products such as ham and sausage meat. It is widely used as a nutritional supplement in agriculture and animal feed to promote the growth of young animals and prevent scurvy. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various organic chemicals.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is used as an antioxidant, an acidity regulator and an antimicrobial in food stuffs. As a reductant, it is involved in the isolation of chloroplasts. It acts as a coenzyme for many hydroxylation reactions. It plays a vital role to eliminate chronic and acute infections. It finds applications as an additive in curing meat products such as ham and sausage meat. It is widely used as a nutritional supplement in agriculture and animal feed to promote the growth of young animals and prevent scurvy. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various organic chemicals.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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