Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C

About Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C

Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C is a pharmacopeial impurity of Ascorbic acid carrying the CAS registry number 16533-48-5. Formula C6H10O7, molecular weight 194.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid. It is also known as Provitamin C or GlyTouCan:G43772VI.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Ascorbic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmacopeial method verification
Impurity profiling
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C
Catalogue No.	VQ-037899
CAS Number	16533-48-5
IUPAC name	(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₇
Molecular weight	194.14 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0427
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VBUYCZFBVCCYFD-FLRLBIABSA-N
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)C(=O)O)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	159793

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 7
TPSA	135 Å²
Synonyms	Provitamin C, GlyTouCan:G43772VI, d-sorbosonic acid, xylo-2-Hexulosonic acid, rel-(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid, 2-Keto-L-idonic acid, Gulonic acid, 2-oxo-, Xylo-Hexulosonic Acid, Carboxy-xylose, 2-Ketogulonic acid, D-Xylo-hexulosonic Acid, Ascorbic acid impurity C

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C?

The CAS Registry Number of Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C is 16533-48-5. It is also known as Provitamin C, GlyTouCan:G43772VI, d-sorbosonic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C?

Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C has the molecular formula C6H10O7 and a molecular weight of 194.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid.

What is Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C used for?

Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C can I order?

We supply Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C?

Yes. Every lot of Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.