Sodium erythorbate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Sodium erythorbate (C6H7NaO6) is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid.
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IUPAC name
Sodium 1,4-anhydro-1-oxo-D-erythro-hex-2-enitol-3-O-ate
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Systematic IUPAC name
Sodium (2R)-2-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate | |
Other names
D-isoascorbate; erythorbic acid, sodium salt; E316; araboascorbic acid, monosodium salt, D- (6CI); D-erythro-hex-2-enonic acid, γ-lactone, monosodium salt (8CI,9CI); Erbit N; Eribate N; isoascorbate C sodium; Isona; sodium isoascorbate; sodium D-isoascorbate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.026.340 |
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E number | E316 (antioxidants, ...) |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C6H7NaO6 | |
Molar mass | 198.11 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline solid |
Density | 1.2 |
Melting point | 168 to 170 °C (334 to 338 °F; 441 to 443 K) |
16 g/100 mL | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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