Ascorbic acid VC is stable in dry air, impure and many natural products, can be oxidized by air and light, its aqueous solution is quickly oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid; alkali, iron and copper can accelerate the reaction; can form a stable metal salt; Relatively strong reducing agent, the color of the storage becomes darker and becomes pale yellow in different degrees; 1G is soluble in about 3ml water, 30ml ethanol, 50ml absolute ethanol.
Properties | |
Molecular Weight | 176.12 |
Physical Description | White crystal; odorless; citric acid-like sour. |
Purity | ≥99% |
Storage Condition | Sealed in a cool, dry and protected from light. Avoid contact with metal |
Molecular Formula | C6H8O6 |