Ascorbic Acid — a vitamin and oxygen scavenger that protects colour, flavour and nutritional value. Supplied in 25 kg carton with double PE liner from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
50-81-7
Formula
C6H8O6
Grade
Food / USP / BP grade, 40–80 mesh / 100 mesh
Packing
25 kg carton with double PE liner
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Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin and oxygen scavenger that protects colour, flavour and nutritional value. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our antioxidants range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as white to very pale yellow crystalline powder, in food / USP / BP grade, 40–80 mesh / 100 mesh, with an assay of 99.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 50-81-7 and the molecular formula is C6H8O6.
Applications of Ascorbic Acid
Where it is used:
Flour improver and dough strengthener at 20–100 ppm on flour weight
Vitamin C fortification of juices, nectars and dairy drinks
Colour protection in cured meat, fresh-cut fruit and beverages
Oxygen scavenging in oils and encapsulated flavour systems
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablets and effervescents
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg carton with double PE liner. Store in cool, dry and dark — protect from light, air and metal contact. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
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Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Ascorbic Acid
CAS No.
50-81-7
Formula
C6H8O6
Appearance
White to very pale yellow crystalline powder
Grade
Food / USP / BP grade, 40–80 mesh / 100 mesh
Purity / Assay
99.0–100.5%
Assay
99.0–100.5%
Specific rotation
+20.5° to +21.5°
Loss on drying
0.4% max
Heavy metals
10 ppm max
Packing
25 kg carton with double PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry and dark — protect from light, air and metal contact
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Flour improver and dough strengthener at 20–100 ppm on flour weight
Vitamin C fortification of juices, nectars and dairy drinks
Colour protection in cured meat, fresh-cut fruit and beverages
Oxygen scavenging in oils and encapsulated flavour systems
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablets and effervescents
What packing is Ascorbic Acid supplied in?
Ascorbic Acid is supplied in 25 kg carton with double PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Ascorbic Acid do you stock?
We supply food / USP / BP grade, 40–80 mesh / 100 mesh. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Ascorbic Acid outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
