White or slightly yellowish, crystalline powder.
A physiological antioxidant and coenzyme.
Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate is a salt of Ascorbic Acid (A786990), physiological antioxidant. Coenzyme for a number of hydroxylation reactions; required for collagen synthesis. Widely distributed in plants and animals. Inadequate intake results in deficiency syndromes such as scurvy. Used as antimicrobial and antioxidant in foodstuffs.
Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. Calcium Ascorbate is a non-acidic buffered form of ascorbate, which is found to be safer for mouth and sensitive stomach. It can also be directly applied to gums to heal infections.
