Sodium ascorbate

It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement.

As a food additive, it has the E number E301 and is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator.

It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU,[3] USA,[4] Australia, and New Zealand.

[5] In in vitro studies, sodium ascorbate has been found to produce cytotoxic effects in various malignant cell lines, which include melanoma cells that are particularly susceptible.

After cessation of effervescence, the sodium ascorbate is precipitated by the addition of isopropanol.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 0: Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. E.g. sodium chloride Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code