Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is widely known as the vitamin whose deficiency causes scurvy in humans. It is is a vital product of our food additives and food ingredients. Of our food additives and food ingredients, Vitamin C has won a high reputation in China and foreign countries.
Main physiological functions of Vitamin C:
1. Vitamin C plays an important role in the biosynthesis of bone collagen, which can accelerate the healing of wounds.
2. Vitamin C can promote the metabolism of tryptophan and tyrosine, prolonging the life of the body.
3. Vitamin C can improve the utilization of the iron, calcium and folic acid.
4. Vitamin C can improve the metabolism of fats, lipoid, and especially cholesterol, which can prevent cardiovascular disease.
5. Vitamin C also can accelerate the growth of bones and teeth, preventing the bleeding of gums.
6. Vitamin C also can enhance body's anti-stress and immunity against the outside environment.
Specifications of Vitamin C:
Name | Ascorbic Acid |
CAS No. | 50-81-7 |
Chemical Formula | C6H8O6 |
Specification | BP 2000 / USP 24 / FCC IV |
Packing | In 25kg cartons |
Functional use | Antioxidant |
Items | Specifications |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Identification | Positive reaction |
Melting point | About 190 ºC |
Specific rotation | +20.5 --- +21.5 º |
PH value | 2.1 - 2.6 |
Clarity of solution | Clear |
Colour of solution | BY7 max |
Heavy metals | 10 ppm max |
Copper | 5 ppm max |
Iron | 2 ppm max |
Assay(on dried basis) | 99.0 - 100.5 |
Residue on ignition | 0.1 max |
Organic volatile impurities | Conforms |
Oxalic Acid | 0.2 max |