Calcium ascorbate

Agent Name
Calcium ascorbate
CAS Number
5743-27-1
Formula
C6-H8-O6.1/2Ca
Major Category
Metals
Calcium ascorbate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ascorbic acid calcium salt; Calci-C; Calcium L-ascorbate; Hemicalcium ascorbate; L-Ascorbic acid, calcium salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White odorless solid; Soluble in water; [HSDB] White odorless powder; Partially soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antioxidant and color fixative for foods and as a source of vitamin C; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Calcium."
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