Vitamin C

Introduction of Vitamin C:
1.Vitamin C, a kind of organic compound, is widely known as the vitamin whose deficiency causes scurvy in humans.
2. In addition to vitamin C, Foodchem also offers other types of food additives and food ingredients to meet your different needs.

Main Functions of Vitamin C:
1. Play an important role in the biosynthesis of bone collagen, which can accelerate the healing of wounds.
2. Promote the metabolism of tryptophan and tyrosine, prolonging the life of the body.
3. Improve the utilization of the iron, calcium and folic acid.
4. Improve the metabolism of fats, lipoid, and especially cholesterol, which can prevent cardiovascular disease.
5. Accelerate the growth of bones and teeth, preventing the bleeding of gums.
6. Enhance body's anti-stress and immunity against the outside environment.

Specifications of Vitamin C:

Name	Ascorbic Acid(Vitamin C)
CAS No.	50-81-7
Chemical Formula	C6H8O6
Specification	BP 2000 / USP 24 / FCC IV
Packing	In 25kg cartons
Functional use	Antioxidant
Items	Specifications
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification	Positive reaction
Melting point	About 190 ºC
Specific rotation	+20.5 --- +21.5 º
PH value	2.1 - 2.6
Clarity of solution	Clear
Colour of solution	BY7 max
Heavy metals	10 ppm max
Copper	5 ppm max
Iron	2 ppm max
Assay(on dried basis)	99.0 - 100.5%
Residue on ignition	0.1% max
Organic volatile impurities	Conforms
Oxalic Acid	0.2% max