Sodium Erythorbate
CAS No.: 6381-77-7
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Chemical Name
Sodium Erythorbate
CAS Number
7378-23-6
Formula
C6H7NaO6•H2O (may also be listed as C6H9NaO6 without the water molecule)
Molecular We...
Category：Food Additives
Introduction
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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