Sodium ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The molecular formula of this chemical compound is C6H7NaO6. As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, it is known as a mineral ascorbate. It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement.[2]
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| IUPAC name
Sodium (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-olate
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| Other names
Sodascorbate; Monosodium ascorbate; E301
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134-03-2 |
| ChEMBL | ChEMBL591665 |
| EC Number | 205-126-1 |
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| PubChem | 23667548 |
| RTECS number | CI7671000 |
| UNII | S033EH8359 |
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| Chemical formula | C6H7NaO6 |
| Molar mass | 198.11 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | minute white to yellow crystals |
| Odor | odorless |
| Melting point | 218 °C (424 °F; 491 K) (decomposes) |
| Solubility in water | 62 g/100 mL (25 °C) 78 g/100 mL (75 °C) |
| Solubility | very slightly soluble in alcohol insoluble in chloroform, ether |
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