Calcium ascorbate dihydrate

CAS Number: 5743-28-2
Chemical Formula: C6H12CaO7
Synonyms: 5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate dihydrate，2-hydroxy-1-oxidoethyl-4-hydroxy-2-((S)，Calcium L-ascorbate dihydrate 99%
Appearance: White Powder
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Description

It serves as a pharmaceutical secondary standard for quality control, offering a convenient and cost-effective choice for pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturers instead of preparing in-house working standards. Calcium ascorbate is a non-acidic buffered version of ascorbate, which is gentler and safer for oral mucosa and sensitive stomachs. It can also be applied directly to gums to help relieve and treat infections. Calcium ascorbate dihydrate

Chemical Properties

Item	Value
Melting point	166 °C (dec.) (lit.)
alpha	[α]D20 +95～+98° (c=2.5, H2O)
Fp	300 °C
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent).
form	crystalline
color	white to slightly yellow
Odor	odorless at 100.00%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D +95°, c = 5 in H2O
InChI	InChI=1/[C6H8O6.Ca](C6H8O6.Ca).H2O.2H/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5;;;;/h2,5,7-10H,1H2;;1H2;;/t2-,5+;;;;/s3
InChIKey	WRLFEQBXQSTIQG-IRNNHALZNA-N
SMILES	[C@H]([C@@]1([H])OC(=O)C(O)=C1O)(O)CO.[Ca].O
CAS DataBase Reference	5743-28-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Item	Value
WGK Germany	3
F	21
HS Code	2936270000

Product Application

Calcium ascorbate dihydrate is a physiological antioxidant salt formed from ascorbic acid. It acts as a coenzyme in multiple hydroxylation reactions and is essential for normal collagen synthesis. This ingredient exists widely in plants and animal tissues. Insufficient intake may lead to deficiency disorders such as scurvy. It is widely used in food products as an antimicrobial agent and antioxidant.

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