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CAS No.: 6381-77-7
Molecular formula: C6H7NaO6 H2O
Molecular weight: 216.12
Appearance; a white, odorless, crystalline powder or granule
Description: With melting point at 200 degrees centigrade, it is a white or slightly yellow crystalline powder, odorless, a little salty and dissolvable in water. In solid state it is stable in air. Its water solution is easily mutated when it meets with air, trace metal, heat and light.
Usage: Sodium erythorbate is important antioxidant in food industry, which can keep the color, natural flavor of foods and lengthen its storage without any toxic and side effects. They are used in meat processing, fruits, vegetable, tin and jam etc. Also they are used in drinks, such as beer, grape wine, soft drink, fruit tea and fruit juice etc.
