Promotional price valid on web orders only. Your contract pricing may differ. Interested in signing up for a dedicated account number?
Learn More
Learn More
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt, 99%
Click to view available options
Quantity:
100 g
500 g
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
Applications
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is used as an antioxidant, an acidity regulator and an antimicrobial in food stuffs. As a reductant, it is involved in the isolation of chloroplasts. It acts as a coenzyme for many hydroxylation reactions. It plays a vital role to eliminate chronic and acute infections. It finds applications as an additive in curing meat products such as ham and sausage meat. It is widely used as a nutritional supplement in agriculture and animal feed to promote the growth of young animals and prevent scurvy. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various organic chemicals.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is used as an antioxidant, an acidity regulator and an antimicrobial in food stuffs. As a reductant, it is involved in the isolation of chloroplasts. It acts as a coenzyme for many hydroxylation reactions. It plays a vital role to eliminate chronic and acute infections. It finds applications as an additive in curing meat products such as ham and sausage meat. It is widely used as a nutritional supplement in agriculture and animal feed to promote the growth of young animals and prevent scurvy. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various organic chemicals.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼220°C |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 3767246 |
Merck Index | 14,830 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in chloroform and ether. |
Optical Rotation | +105° (c=5 in Water) |
Formula Weight | 198.11 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 205-126-1 |
RTECSNumber | CI7671000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
Product Content Correction
Your input is important to us. Please complete this form to provide feedback related to the content on this product.
Product Title
Spot an opportunity for improvement?Share a Content Correction