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Ascorbic Acid

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Description:Vitamin C (Chemical names:Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbate) is a six-carbon lactone which is synthesized from glucose by many animals,Vitamin C is a synthesized in the liver in some mammals and in the kidney in birds and reptiles.However,several species-including humans,non-human primates,guimeapigs,Indian fruit bats and Nepalese red-Vented Bulbls-are unable to synthesize vitamin C,When there is insufficient vitamin C in the diet,Humans suffer from the potentially lethal deficiency disease scurvy.Of our food additives and food ingredients, Vitamin C has won a high reputation in China and foreign countries.
Specification:
Items Specification
Identification Positive Reaction
Melting Point 190-192°C
PH Value 2.1-2.6
Clarity of Solution Clear
Colour of Solution BY7 max
Copper 5ppm max
Heavy Metals(As Pb) 10ppm max
Iron 2ppm max
Arsenic 3ppm max
Mercury 1ppm max
Lead 3ppm max
Oxalic Acid 0.2% max
Sulphate Ash(Residue On Ignition) 0.1% max
Specific Opitical Rotation +20.5° ～ 21.5°
Organic Volatile Impurities Pass
Loss on drying 0.1% max
Assay 99.5%-100.5%
Usage: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

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