Ascorbic acid: Difference between revisions
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Latest revision as of 17:40, 18 October 2023
| Chemical formula | C6H8O6 |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | white solid |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 176.12 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.65 |
| Melting Point(°C) | 190 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 330 |
| Solubility in ethanol(g/L) | 20 |
| Solubility in ether(g/L) | soluble |
| NFPA 704 |  1
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Uses
Primary
- Pharm: WHO LEM Vitamin
Natural occurrence
- does occur naturally in many plants, particularly citrus fruits
Hazards
Production
Extraction
Synthesis
Similar to the process for citric acid: combine the calcium salt of ascorbic acid with sulfuric acid.
- Combine sulfuric acid and calcium ascorbate giving ascorbic acid and precipiting calcium sulfate
- H2SO4 + Ca(C6H7O6)2 → CaSO4(s) + 2 C6H8O6