L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 134-03-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H10NaO6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 201.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00082340
• InChI Key: WHPNKQBYKGWBQD-PQYRJTSOSA-N
• Synonym: sodium ascorbate, l-ascorbic acid sodium salt, sodium l-ascorbate, vitamin c sodium, ascorbicin, sodascorbate, cebitate, aminofenitrooxon, natrii ascorbas, monosodium l-ascorbate
• PubChem CID: 131674100
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one;molecular hydrogen;sodium
• SMILES: [HH].C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O.[Na]

• Melting Point: ∼220°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 3767246
• Merck Index: 14,830
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
• Optical Rotation: +105° (c=5 in Water)
• Formula Weight: 198.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	205-126-1
RTECSNumber	CI7671000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only