Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, E300) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Vitamin C
- E300
- L-Ascorbic Acid
- Asid Askorbik
Ascorbic acid supplier for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal-care, feed and technical manufacturers in Malaysia. Also known as vitamin C, E300, L-ascorbic acid and asid askorbik, this water-soluble crystalline powder is selected as a fortificant, antioxidant and reducing agent rather than as a retail vitamin tablet.
Commercial options include food grade E300, pharmaceutical grade and technical grade powder. Food grade supports fortification, colour and flavour protection and bakery dough improvement, while pharmaceutical grade is matched to buyer or pharmacopoeial specifications. Technical grade serves process antioxidant and industrial reducing-agent uses.
Food and beverage plants use ascorbic acid in juices, beverages, processed fruit systems, meat and seafood applications and confectionery. Pharmaceutical and personal-care formulators select suitable grades for actives and antioxidants, while feed and aquaculture premixes use it for vitamin C fortification. It is not sodium erythorbate, which is a separate antioxidant isomer without vitamin C activity.
Send the required grade, mesh or form, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 50-81-7
- Formula
- C6H8O6
- Grade
- food, pharmaceutical, technical
- Appearance
- white to slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder
Ascorbic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade ascorbic acid (E300) | white to slightly yellow crystalline powder | typically ≥ 99% | Vitamin fortification, antioxidant protection of colour and flavour, and dough improvement in bakery systems. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical grade ascorbic acid | fine crystalline powder | typically ≥ 99% | Active or excipient in vitamin C tablets, sachets, syrups and other formulated preparations, matched to the buyer specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade ascorbic acid | crystalline powder | — | Process antioxidant, reducing agent and technical formulations where food or pharmaceutical documentation is not required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy ascorbic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ascorbic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white or slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol | — |
| Taste | acidic | — |
| Assay (typical food or pharma grade) | ≥ 99 % | — |
| Identity | L-ascorbic acid (CAS 50-81-7); not sodium erythorbate | — |
Ascorbic Acid applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light, heat and moisture. Ascorbic acid darkens and loses activity on prolonged exposure to air and light; reseal opened packs promptly and control dust during handling.
Common questions about ascorbic acid
Is ascorbic acid the same as vitamin C and E300?
Yes. Ascorbic acid is vitamin C and is coded E300 as a food additive. L-ascorbic acid is the biologically active form commonly supplied for food, pharmaceutical and technical use. State the grade and specification in the enquiry so the correct commercial option can be quoted.
Is ascorbic acid the same as sodium erythorbate?
No. Sodium erythorbate is a related stereoisomer salt used mainly as a food antioxidant and curing aid; it does not provide vitamin C activity. Ascorbic acid is the vitamin C / E300 product. Request sodium erythorbate on its own page if that is the material required.
Which ascorbic acid grade should I request?
Food grade E300 is typical for fortification, antioxidant use and bakery dough improvement. Pharmaceutical grade is selected for vitamin C actives and excipients against a stated pharmacopoeial or buyer specification. Technical grade suits process antioxidant and industrial reducing-agent applications where food or pharma documentation is not needed.
What form and packing are available for bulk ascorbic acid?
Commercial supply is usually crystalline powder in industrial bag or drum formats rather than retail vitamin tubs. Preferred pack size, mesh and any documentation needs should be listed in the enquiry and are confirmed with the quotation.
What specifications should a buyer provide?
State the intended application and any required limits for assay, mesh or particle size, colour, heavy metals, residual solvents and microbiology. For an existing formulation, include the current specification or a representative sample requirement so the grade can be matched more closely.
What details are needed for an ascorbic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade, form or mesh, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing, documentation and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.