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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:
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Specification |
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Identification |
Positive Reaction |
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Melting Point |
190-192 ° C |
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PH Value |
2.1-2.6 |
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Clarity of Solution |
Clear |
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Colour of Solution |
BY7 max |
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copper |
5ppm max |
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Heavy Metals(As Pb) |
10ppm max |
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Iron |
2ppm max |
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Arsenic |
3ppm max |
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mercury |
1ppm max |
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Lead |
3ppm max |
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Oxalic Acid |
0.2% max |
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Sulphate Ash(Residue On Ignition) |
0.1% max |
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Specific Opitical Rotation |
+20.5 ° ～ 21.5 ° |
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Organic Volatile Impurities |
Pass |
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Loss on drying |
0.1% max |
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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