Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
API
BP/USP
C6H8O6
(5R)-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one
50-81-7
176.1241 g/mol
Phenylpiperazines
Vitamin C and analogues
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and ethanol, freely soluble in chloroform, practically insoluble in n-hexane |
| Melting point | 139–141 °C |
| pH | - |
Vitamin C is a vitamin used to correct vitamin C deficiency and to increase the intestinal absorption of iron.
Ascorbic acid is reversibly oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid in the body. These two forms of the vitamin are believed to be important in oxidation-reduction reactions. The vitamin is involved in tyrosine metabolism, conversion of folic acid to folinic acid, carbohydrate metabolism, synthesis of lipids and proteins, iron metabolism, resistance to infections, and cellular respiration.
| Attribute | Why Salius Pharma Is a Good Choice |
|---|---|
| Quality Certification | WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2015, FDA-audited facilities |
| Affordability & Generic Access | Cost-competitive generics for global supply |
| Export Experience | Proven record of supplying globally |
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