D-Araboascorbic Acid; Isoascorbic Acid
Functional Use in Foods: Preservative; Antioxidant
Chemical Formula |
C6H8O6 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 176.13 |
CAS # |
89-65-6 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
1 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (C6H8O6; Dried Basis) | 99.0-100.5% |
Optical Rotation, [a]D25 | -16.5° to -18.0° |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Lead | 2 mg/kg |
Loss on Drying | 0.4% |
Residue on Ignition | 0.3% |
UPS limit |
150 lb |
Storage Information |
LIGHT SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.