Food Additives

CAS No.: 6381-77-7

Attribute	Details
Chemical Name	Sodium Erythorbate
CAS Number	7378-23-6
Formula	C6H7NaO6•H2O (may also be listed as C6H9NaO6 without the water molecule)
Molecular Weight	216.12 g/mol (with water); 200.12 g/mol (without water)
Synonyms	D-Sodium Erythorbate, Erythorbic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium Ascorbate Isomer
Appearance	White or slightly yellow crystalline powder or granules
Solubility	Highly soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether
Stability	Stable in dry form; prone to oxidation when in solution, especially in the presence of air, metal ions, heat, or light
Source	Derived from glucose fermentation
Chemical Properties	Strong reducing agent; similar chemical properties to ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) but with different physiological effects
Applications	Used as a food antioxidant and color fixative in meat products; also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as a chemical intermediate
Physiological Effects	Exhibits antihypertensive, diuretic, and detoxifying properties similar to ascorbic acid, but with weaker anti-scorbutic activity
Safety	Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food and cosmetics; however, appropriate handling and storage measures should be taken to prevent oxidation and decomposition

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