BP461

Ascorbic acid

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₈O₆
• CAS Number: 50-81-7
• Molecular Weight: 176.12
• Beilstein: 84272
• EC Number: 200-066-2
• MDL number: MFCD00064328
• UNSPSC Code: 12352205
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: ascorbic acid
• form: solid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• color: white
• mp: 190-194 °C (dec.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical small molecule
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,5+/m0/s1
• InChI key: CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ascorbic acid BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Vitamins B and C Injection

Ascorbic Acid Tablets

Paediatric Vitamins A, C and D Oral Drops

Ascorbic Acid Injection

Potassium Ascorbate Eye Drops

Ascorbic Acid Chewable Tablets

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable