Potassium ascorbate

Potassium ascorbate
Identifiers
CAS number 15421-15-5 Y
PubChem 50951902
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Properties
Molecular formula C6H7KO6
Molar mass 214.21 g mol−1
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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]