Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is the enolic form of 3-oxo-L-gulofuranolactone. It can be prepared by synthesis from glucose, or extracted from plant sources such as rose hips, blackcurrants or citrus fruits. It is easily oxidised in air.
Function:- It is essential for the formation of collagen and intercellular material, bone and teeth and for the healing of wounds.
- It helps maintain elasticity of the skin, aids the absorption of iron and improves resistance to infection.
- It is used in the treatment of scurvy.
- It may prevent the occurrence and development of cancer.
Specification: | Product Name | ASCORBIC ACID | | Analysis Standard | BP2004/USP28 | | Batch Number | 20080102 | | Quantity | 1000KGS | | Manufacturer Date | 2008-Jan | | Shelf life | 3 Years | | Net/gross weight | 25kgs/26.5kgs | | Analysis Contents | Analysis Standard | Analysis Results | | Description | White or almost white crystals or crystalline powder | Pass | | Identification | Positive Reaction | Positive | | Melting Point | 187℃~192℃ | 191.3℃ | | PH | 2.1~2.6 | 2.36 | | Clarity Of Solution | Clear | Clear | | Colour Of Solution | Max BY7 | < BY7 | | Copper | Max 5ppm | < 3ppm | | Heavy Metals | Max 10ppm | < 5ppm | | Iron | Max 2ppm | < 2ppm | | Mercuty | Max 1ppm | < 1ppm | | Lead | Max 2ppm | < 2ppm | | Arsenic | Max 3ppm | < 3ppm | | Oxalic Acid | Max 0.2% | < 0.1% | | Loss on drying | Max 0.4% | < 0.4% | | Residue on ignition | Max 0.1% | < 0.1% | | Specific Rotation | +20.5 ~ +21.5 | +21.4 | | Organic Volatile Impurities | Pass | Pass | | Assay | 99.0~100.5% | 99.92% | | Conclusion | The Above-Mentioned Product Conforms to BP2004/USP28 |
GMP Certificate for Vitamin C is available upon request.
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