Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C

Name: Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026377

About Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C, a pharmacopeial impurity of Ascorbic acid registered under CAS number 342385-52-8. The compound has the formula C6H10O7, corresponding to a molecular weight of 194.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (3S,4R,5S)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid. Common synonyms include 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid hydrate and Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C Hydrate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Ascorbic acid to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C
Catalogue No.	VQ-026377
CAS Number	342385-52-8
IUPAC name	(3S,4R,5S)-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-NUNKFHFFSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C(=O)C(=O)O)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	102424

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 7
TPSA	135 Å²
Synonyms	2-Keto-L-gulonic acid hydrate, Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C Hydrate, Ascorbic Acid - Impurity C (Hydrate Salt), 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid, L-xylo-Hex-2-ulosonic acid, L-xylo-2-Hexulosonic acid, L-sorbosonic acid, L-Xylohexulosonic acid, 2-Oxo-l-gulonic acid, L-sorbosonate, L-Ketoidonate, 2-Dehydro-L-idonate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 342385-52-8. It is also known as 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid hydrate, Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C Hydrate, Ascorbic Acid - Impurity C (Hydrate Salt).

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 (3S,4R,5S)-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. Ascorbic Acid EP Impurity C is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.