Potassium ascorbate
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Potassium ascorbate
| Potassium ascorbate | |
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Potassium (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-olate |
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Other names
Monopotassium ascorbate; Potassium L-ascorbate |
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| CAS number | 15421-15-5  |
| PubChem | 50951902 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Molecular formula | C6H7KO6 |
| Molar mass | 214.21 g mol−1 |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Potassium ascorbate is a compound with formula KC6H7O6. It is the potassium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and a mineral ascorbate. As a food additive, it has E number E303, INS number 202. Although it is not a permitted food additive in the European Union.[1] or the USA it is approved for use in Australia and New Zealand.[2]
- ^ UK Food Standards Agency: "Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers". http://www.food.gov.uk/safereating/chemsafe/additivesbranch/enumberlist. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- ^ Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code"Standard 1.2.4 - Labelling of ingredients". http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2011C00827. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
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