Ascorbic acid

Name: Ascorbic acid
Brand: KPM Corporation
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Ascorbic acid Specification

Smell
Odorless

Molecular Weight
176.12 g/mol

Molecular Formula
C6H8O6

Melting Point
190-192C (with decomposition)

Poisonous
NO

Ingredients
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Shelf Life
24 months in original sealed packaging

Application
Used as antioxidant, preservative, and vitamin supplement

EINECS No
200-066-2

Properties
White to slightly yellowish crystalline powder, odorless, readily soluble in water, sensitive to light and air

Grade
Pharmaceutical/IP/USP/BP/Food Grade

Density
1.65 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Physical Form
Powder

Appearance
White to Slightly Yellow Crystalline Powder

Solubility
Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol

Taste
Sour

Structural Formula
See C6H8O6; structural diagram available on request

Storage
Store in cool, dry place away from light

Shape
Crystalline/Granular

Usage
Pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, animal feed

Product Type
Vitamins

Purity
99% minimum

CAS No
50-81-7

HS Code
29362700

Ph Level
2.1 (5% solution)

Specific Optical Rotation
+20.5 to +21.5 (in water)

Heavy Metals
<10 ppm

Packaging Type
25 kg fiber drum / HDPE drum / customized packing

Loss on Drying
Max 0.4%

Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions

Particle Size
Standard/Custom available

Allergen Information
Allergen free (as per manufacturing process)

Moisture Content
Max 0.10%

Ascorbic acid Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilograms

Delivery Time
1 Week

About Ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) acts as both an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and a versatile excipient, primarily as an antioxidant to stabilize formulations, but also as a component in developing nanoparticles, for drug solubilization, and as a pH adjuster, requiring specific excipients like microcrystalline cellulose, starch, mannitol, and lubricants (e.g., magnesium stearate, stearic acid) to overcome its poor compressibility and moisture sensitivity in solid dosage forms like tablets. Its derivatives (e.g., ascorbyl glycoside, ascorbyl palmitate) are used in specialized drug delivery systems.

Common Excipients Used With Ascorbic Acid

Diluents/Fillers: Lactose Monohydrate, Maize Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC).
Binders/Disintegrants: Crospovidone, MCC.
Lubricants/Glidants: Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Talc, Rice Bran Wax (LUBRITAB RBW).
Sweeteners/Flavoring: Mannitol (for taste masking in chewables/mouth-dissolving tablets).

Key Roles in Formulations

Antioxidant: Protects APIs and the formulation from oxidative degradation, extending shelf life, crucial in radiopharmaceuticals.
Solubilizer: Ascorbic acid derivatives (like ascorbyl glycoside) can help solubilize poorly soluble drugs and form nanoparticles, improving dissolution.
Stabilizer: Prevents color changes and potency loss in liquid formulations and supplements.

Formulation Challenges & Solutions

Poor Compressibility: Ascorbic acid doesn't compact well; requires effective lubricants and specialized excipients like modified fats, MCC, and Aerosil (silica) for strong, fast-disintegrating tablets.
Moisture Sensitivity: Needs protection from moisture, stored tightly closed, with careful excipient selection to maintain stability.

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