Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in Kenya
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Vitamin C |
| Chemical Name | L-Ascorbic Acid |
| Alternative Name | Ascorbic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₈O₆ |
| CAS Number | 50-81-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.12 g/mol |
| Food Additive Number | E300 |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellow crystalline powder |
| Odour | Essentially odourless |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Grade | Food / Pharmaceutical / Feed / Industrial, specification dependent |
| Function | Vitamin ingredient / Antioxidant |