Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic acid, also known as Vitamin C, is a water-soluble organic compound. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for humans and is required for the synthesis of collagen, neurotransmitters, and certain hormones. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from oxidative damage.

Chemical Formula: C₆H₈O₆

Appearance: White crystalline powder that is odorless.

Uses:

• Food and Beverage Industry: Ascorbic acid is used as a food additive in food and beverage products for its antioxidant properties and ability to enhance the stability of food products.

• Pharmaceuticals: In pharmaceutical production, Ammonium Thiocyanate may be used as a raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds or active ingredients.

• Biomedical Research: It may be added to cell culture media in biomedical research laboratories to help maintain cell viability and protect cells from oxidative stress during experiments.

• Additional Applications: Ascorbic acid may be used in the textile industry as a reducing agent or dyeing auxiliary in certain dyeing processes. It is used in the water treatment industry as a dechlorination agent in water treatment processes to neutralize chlorine and chloramine compounds in drinking water or wastewater, making it safer for consumption or discharge.