Other name: Ascorbic Acid

Chemical formula: C6H8O6

Molecular weight: 176.12

CAS registration number: 50-81-7

EINECS registration number: 200-066-2

Melting point: 190-194 °C (dec.)

Boiling point: 227.71°C (rough estimate)

Density: 1,65 g/cm3

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Flash point: 180.4ºC

Refractive index: 21 ° (C=10, H2O)

Specific rotation: 20.5 º (c=10,H2O)

Water solubility: 333 g/L (20 ºC)

Use

Vitamin C, also known as vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin C can prevent and cure scurvy. For many years, animal experiments and clinical studies have found that vitamin C can reduce blood cholesterol content, enhance immunity, increase capillary elasticity, promote wound and surgical incision healing, prevent cold, promote growth and development, prevent chronic mercury, lead and other metal poisoning, prevent aging, and prevent tumor.