Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid – Laboratory & Food Grade Vitamin C Reagent | GLASSWORLD South Africa

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, C₆H₈O₆) is a versatile organic acid and powerful reducing agent widely used in analytical chemistry, food science, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial applications. As both a laboratory reagent and food-grade additive, ascorbic acid is an essential chemical for antioxidant assays, phosphate determination, water treatment, and a broad range of research and quality control applications. GLASSWORLD supplies high-quality ascorbic acid to laboratories and industries across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Features

• Laboratory and food grades available – Reagent grade for analytical use; food grade for food and pharmaceutical applications
• Powerful reducing agent – Effective antioxidant and electron donor for redox reactions
• High purity – Consistent quality for reliable analytical and formulation results
• Water soluble – Easy preparation of aqueous solutions
• Available in multiple pack sizes – From laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply

Applications

• Phosphate determination by ascorbic acid colorimetric method (molybdenum blue)
• Antioxidant assays and DPPH radical scavenging tests
• Dechlorination of water samples prior to microbiological analysis
• Food preservative and antioxidant in food and beverage manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations (Vitamin C supplement)
• Reducing agent in organic synthesis and chemical reactions
• Photographic developer and image processing
• Water treatment and oxygen scavenging

Available in laboratory and food grades. Supplied to analytical, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Request a quote for pricing, grade, pack sizes, or bulk orders.

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