Ascorbic Acid – C₆H₈O₆ | CAS 50-81-7

Product Overview

Ascorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a naturally occurring organic compound with potent antioxidant properties. In its pure form, it appears as a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder with a tart taste. While widely recognized for its role in nutrition, ascorbic acid also plays a vital role in industrial, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications due to its reducing and preservative capabilities. It is highly soluble in water and frequently used where mild, water-soluble reducing agents are required.

Key Industries

• Food & Beverage – Serves as an antioxidant, preservative, and nutritional supplement
• Pharmaceuticals – Used in tablet formulations, topical preparations, and IV nutrient therapy
• Cosmetics & Personal Care – Incorporated into serums, creams, and lotions for its antioxidant and brightening effects
• Analytical Chemistry – Acts as a reducing agent in titrations and sample stabilization
• Water Treatment – Dechlorination agent for neutralizing residual chlorine in treated water
• Photography – Functions as a mild reducing agent in film development processes
• Industrial Manufacturing – Used in formulations requiring oxidation control or pH regulation
• Laboratory & Research – Common reagent in redox studies, biochemical assays, and antioxidant evaluation

Packaging Options

Ascorbic acid is available in sealed laboratory jars, food-grade pouches, and industrial drums. Custom volumes, concentrations, and blend formats are available upon request to accommodate your processing or research needs.