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Erythorbic Acid

FCC IV

China

Formula: C₆H₈O₆ 　　　　　　　　　　　Mol. Wt: 176.13

Description: White or slightly yellow crystals or powder which darkens on exposure to air.

Solubility: Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol.

Functional use: Preservative; antioxidant.

Packing and storage: 25kg net in carton with inner PE bag

Analysis:

　　　　　　Appearance White　　　　　　　　　　　　crystalline powder

Identification	Positive
Assay (on dry matter)	99.0%~100.5%
Specific rotation	-16.5° ~ -18.0°
PH value( 10% Solution )	2.0-2.3
PH value( 1% Solution )	2.5-2.7
Heavy metals(as Pb)	10PPM Max
Loss on drying	0.4% Max
Residue on ignition	0.3% Max
Arsenic	3PPM Max
Lead	5PPM Max
Mesh Size	80-100 mesh