Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid ((C_{6}H_{8}O_{6})), commonly known as vitamin C. It is used as a source of both vitamin C and calcium, has antioxidant properties, and is approved as a food additive (E302) in many regions. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ester-C, Calci-C and Hemicalcium ascorbate. Its PubChem CID is 54740489.
Calcium ascorbate
| CAS No | 5743-27-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H14CaO12 |
| Molecular Weight | 390.31 g/mol |
| Synonyms | calcium bis((2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-4-olate) |
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Calcium ascorbate is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid (\(C_{6}H_{8}O_{6}\)), commonly known as vitamin C. It is used as a source of both vitamin C and calcium, has antioxidant properties, and is approved as a food additive (E302) in many regions.
The listed CAS number is 5743-27-1.
The listed molecular formula is C12H14CaO12.
The listed molecular weight is 390.31 g/mol.
calcium bis((2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-4-olate).
The source lists Ester-C, Calci-C and Hemicalcium ascorbate.