Sodium Ascorbate - API

Sodium Ascorbate - API 

Sodium ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid. The molecular formula of this chemical compound is C-H-NaO. As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, it is known as a mineral ascorbate. It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement.

CAS NO: 134-03-2

Molar mass: 198.11 g/mol

Formula: C6H7NaO6

IUPAC ID: sodium5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-hydroxy-4-oxo-furan-2-olate

Melting point: 220 °C

Density: 1.66 g/cm³

Appearance: minute white to yellow crystals