| L(+)-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is the L-isomer of ascorbic acid. It is an essential nutrient for humans and animals, and a cofactor for many enzymes involved in cellular metabolism. Ascorbic acid is an effective metal chelator, which can be used to treat infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. L(+)-Ascorbic acid sodium salt has been shown to have antioxidant properties. It also has antineoplastic activity against skin tumors when used at optimum concentration. Synonyms: Vitamin C sodium salt , (+)-Sodium L-ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate, 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone Sodium, ASK-P 10KR, Ascorbicin, Ascorbin, CK 40, CK 40 (ascorbate), Cebitate, Cenolate, E 301, E 301 (Antioxidant), HBL 508, Monosodium L-Ascorbate, Monosodium Ascorbate, Natrascorb, Natri-C, Sodascorbate CAS No: 134-03-2 Molecular Formula: C6H7O6Na Molecular Weight: 198.11 Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder Purity: 99.0-101.0% (Titration anhydrous basis) Melting Point: 220C (dec.) (lit.) Optical Rotation: [a]20D = 103-108 (C= 100mg/ml in carbon dioxide free water) Heavy Metals: 0.002% pH: 7-8 Loss on Drying: 0.25% (60C, 4h) Reducing Capacity: The solution reduces alkaline cupric tartrate TS slowly at room temperature, but more readily upon heating. Sodium: To pass test Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Water (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at RT under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Meets or exceeds USP specifications |
