What Is Ascorbic Acid?
L-ascorbic acid powder, commonly known as vitamin C, is a vital nutrient required by higher primates and certain other organisms. While most living organisms synthesize ascorbic acid internally, humans are among the few unable to produce it. A deficiency in vitamin C is famously linked to scurvy. The active component of vitamin C is the ascorbate ion, which functions both as an antioxidant—protecting cells from oxidative damage—and as a coenzyme in various biochemical processes.

Synonyms
3-Keto-L-gulofuranolactone; 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone; 3-oxo-l-gulofuranolactone (enol form); Adenex; Allercorb; Antiscorbic vitamin; antiscorbicvitamin; Antiscorbutic vitamin

Product Specification

Product Name:L-ascorbic acid /Vitamin CCAS NO.:50-81-7
Molecular weight:176.12EINECS:200-066-2
Formula:C6H8O6Melting point:190-194 °C (dec.)
Specific rotation:20.5 º (c=10,H2O)Boiling point:227.71°C (rough estimate)
Density:1,65 g/cm3Solubility:H2O: 50 mg/mL at 20 °C, clear, nearly colorless

Functions
Vitamin C plays a critical role in collagen synthesis, detoxifies harmful substances, and stimulates antibody production, enhancing the body’s natural detoxification pathways. In clinical applications, it is primarily used to prevent or treat scurvy, as well as conditions such as dental caries, gum infections, anemia, and developmental delays caused by inadequate vitamin C intake. In food production, it serves as a vital fortifier in concentrated orange juice, fruit crystals, candies, jellies, preserves, and other products.

Key benefits include:

  1. Supports collagen formation, aiding faster wound and tissue repair.
  2. Facilitates the metabolism of essential amino acids tyrosine and tryptophan, contributing to improved longevity and cellular function.
  3. Enhances absorption and utilization of iron, calcium, and folic acid.
  4. Assists in lipid and cholesterol metabolism, supporting cardiovascular health.
  5. Promotes healthy tooth and bone development, while helping to prevent bleeding gums.
  6. Boosts the body’s resilience to stress and strengthens immune defenses against environmental challenges.

Applications

  1. Supports immune function and is used in the prevention and management of acute and chronic infectious diseases or related health conditions.
  2. Acts as a supplemental treatment for recovery post-illness, accelerated wound healing, and allergic disorders.
  3. Specifically employed in the prevention and remediation of scurvy.

Packaging & Delivery
Standard packaging is 25 kg per drum. For orders exceeding 50 kg, air freight is available. Orders above 100 kg can be shipped via sea freight.

FAQ

  1. Can I request a free sample?
    Yes, we provide complimentary ascorbic acid powder samples; however, the recipient is responsible for shipping costs.
  2. What payment methods do you accept, and what are your payment terms?
    We accept payments via bank transfer (T/T), credit card, Western Union, PayPal, and other secure platforms.
  3. How do you ensure product quality at your facility?
    With over a decade of experience in ingredient manufacturing, Extract Makers has established a robust quality assurance system. Every batch undergoes final inspection before dispatch to ensure reliability, purity, and consistency.

For inquiries or further details, reach out to us at: [email protected]

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