CAS 134-03-2: Sodium ascorbate
Description:Sodium ascorbate, with the CAS number 134-03-2, is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It appears as a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder and is highly soluble in water, making it an effective form of vitamin C for various applications. Sodium ascorbate is known for its antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement, food additive, and preservative due to its ability to enhance the stability of other compounds and prevent spoilage. In addition to its nutritional benefits, sodium ascorbate is utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for its role in promoting collagen synthesis and supporting immune function. The substance is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used appropriately, although excessive intake may lead to gastrointestinal disturbances. Its chemical formula is C6H7NaO6, and it has a molecular weight that reflects its composition of carbon, hydrogen, sodium, and oxygen.
Formula:C6H8O6·Na
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H8O6.Na/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5;/h2,5,7-10H,1H2;/t2-,5+;/m0./s1
InChI key:InChIKey=WTTKTIBMFBIUSE-RXSVEWSESA-N
SMILES:[Na].O=C1OC(C(O)=C1O)C(O)CO
- Synonyms:
- 3-Oxo-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-gulofuranolactone sodium
- 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone sodium
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Ascorbic acid sodium salt
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Ascorbic acid, monosodium salt
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Ascorbic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
- Ascorbate (L-), Sodium
- Ascorbate de sodium
- Ascorbato Sodico
- Ascorbic Acid Sodium Salt
- Ascorbic acid, sodium deriv.
- See more synonyms
- Ascorbicin
- Ascorbin
- Ask-P 10Kr
- CK 40 (ascorbate)
- Cebitate
- Cenolate
- Ck 40
- E 301
- E 301 (antioxidant)
- Hbl 508
- Iskia C
- L-Ascorbic acid monosodium salt
- L-Ascorbic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
- Limcee
- Monosodium <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-ascorbate
- Monosodium L-ascorbate
- Monosodium ascorbate
- Natrascorb
- Natri-C
- Natriumascorbat
- Sodascorbate
- Sodium (+)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-ascorbate
- Sodium (+)-L-ascorbate
- Sodium 2-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-4-Hydroxy-5-Oxo-2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Olate (Non-Preferred Name)
- Sodium 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate
- Sodium 5-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-3-Hydroxy-4-Oxo-4,5-Dihydrofuran-2-Olate (Non-Preferred Name)
- Sodium ascorbate
- Vitamin C Na
- Vitamin C Na salt
- Vitamine C sodium salt
- sodium 5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-hydroxy-4-oxo-4,5-dihydrofuran-2-olate (non-preferred name)
- vitamin C sodium