Also known as: Isoascorbic acid, D-araboascorbic acid, E315
CAS 89-65-6C6H8O6Enquire for availability
A cost-effective antioxidant with the reducing power of vitamin C but no vitamin activity. Food grade, FCC. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
89-65-6
Formula
C6H8O6
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Packing
25 kg carton with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Erythorbic Acid is a cost-effective antioxidant with the reducing power of vitamin C but no vitamin activity. We carry it within our antioxidants line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white to pale yellow crystalline powder, in food grade, FCC, with an assay of 99.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 89-65-6 and the molecular formula is C6H8O6.
Applications of Erythorbic Acid
Common uses in production:
Colour and flavour protection in cured meat where vitamin claims are not required
Oxidation control in beer, wine and soft drinks
Browning prevention in frozen and canned fruit and vegetables
Antioxidant in fish and seafood processing
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg carton with PE liner. Store in cool, dry and dark. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Erythorbic Acid in the UAE
Technical specification for Erythorbic Acid
CAS No.
89-65-6
Formula
C6H8O6
Appearance
White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Purity / Assay
99.0–100.5%
Assay
99.0–100.5%
Specific rotation
−16.5° to −18.0°
Loss on drying
0.4% max
Packing
25 kg carton with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry and dark
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Colour and flavour protection in cured meat where vitamin claims are not required
Oxidation control in beer, wine and soft drinks
Browning prevention in frozen and canned fruit and vegetables
Antioxidant in fish and seafood processing
What packing is Erythorbic Acid supplied in?
Erythorbic Acid is supplied in 25 kg carton with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Erythorbic Acid do you stock?
We supply food grade, FCC. 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 Erythorbic 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.
