Erythorbic Acid

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Application
It is food additive designation E315, it is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that can be used as an antioxidant, preservative, and color stabilizer in processed meat and fish products
Description
Erythorbic acid (isoascorbic acid, D-araboascorbic acid) is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It is synthesized by a reaction between methyl 2-keto-D-gluconate and sodium methoxide. It can also be synthesized from sucrose or by strains of Penicillium that have been selected for this feature. It is denoted by E number E315, and is widely used as an antioxidant in processed foods.

Product Properties

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CAS
89-65-6
Chemical Formula
C6H8O6
Density/Bulk density
g/cm3
0.704
Molecular Weight
176.124 g/mol
Melting point
°C
164 - 172

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Published
Sep 04, 2022
Last Edited
Sep 04, 2022
Categories
Chemicals
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