Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate, USP

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SKU:: 443783
Molecular Weight:: 426.36
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: RT
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 5743-28-2
Format:: White to off-white solid
Extra Details:: Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate is a salt of Ascorbic Acid, physiological antioxidant. Coenzyme for a number of hydroxylation reactions; required for collagen synthesis. Widely distributed in plants and animals. Inadequate intake results in deficiency syndromes such as scurvy. Used as antimicrobial and antioxidant in foodstuffs. Synonyms: L-Ascorbic Acid Calcium Salt Hydrate; L-Ascorbic Acid Calcium Salt Dihydrate; Calcium L-Ascorbate Dihydrate; Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate CAS No: 5743-28-2 Free Salt/Anhydrous: 50-81-7 Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₁₂Ca•2[H₂O] Molecular Weight: 426.36 Appearance: White to off-white solid Purity: ≥98% Melting Point: >155°C (dec.) Specific Rotation [a]D: +95° to +97° pH (10% water): 6.8-7.4 Loss on Drying: ≤0.1% Arsenic (As): ≤3ug/g Fluoride: ≤0.001% Lead (Pb): As reported Identification A: Positive (Ca) Identification B: Decolorizes Dichlorophenol-Indophenol Identification C Conforms to reference Solubility: Acetonitrile (Slightly. Heated), Water (Sparingly) Storage and Stability: Store at RT