Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin "C" Plain) - IP/BP/USP/FCC

General Information

CAS Number Molecular Formula Molecular Weight
56-81-7 C6H8O6 176.12 gm/mol

Sales Specification

Test Parameter Specification
Description White or Almost White crystals Crystalline powder
Identification Positive Reaction
Melting Point About 190°C
PH(with 2% water solution) 2.4-2.8
PH(with 5% water solution) 2.1-2.6
Clarity of Solution Clear
Color of Solution ≤BY7
Lead (Pb) ≤2 mg/kg
Iron ≤2 ppm
Arsenic ≤3 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg) ≤1 mg/kg
Oxalic Acid ≤0.2 %
Copper ≤ 5ppm
Heavy Metals ≤ 10ppm
LOD ≤0.4%
Specific Optical Rotation +20.5° -+21.5°
Sulphate Ash (Residue On Ignition) ≤0.1%
Assay 99.0 % - 100.5 %