Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid & Derivatives)

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Product Overview

Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is one of the most essential and versatile nutrients, renowned for its powerful antioxidant properties and critical role in collagen synthesis. Blue Eyes Bio provides a comprehensive portfolio of Vitamin C ingredients, from pure L-Ascorbic Acid to various stabilized derivatives, each engineered to meet the specific demands of Nutraceutical, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical applications.

Our commitment to quality ensures that every batch delivers unmatched purity, stability, and performance, helping our global clients create products that excel in efficacy and reliability.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Uncompromising Purity: Produced to meet and exceed USP, EP, JP, and FCC standards for identity, strength, quality, and purity.

2. Full Spectrum Portfolio: From water-soluble salts to oil-soluble esters and coated versions for enhanced stability.

3. Scientific Backing: Extensively researched benefits for immune support, collagen production, antioxidant protection, and skin health.

4. Global Compliance: Manufactured in facilities that can comply with cGMP for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food-grade products, supporting seamless market entry in the EU, USA, and beyond.

5. Technical Expertise: Our team provides guidance on selecting the right form of Vitamin C for your specific formulation challenges (e.g., pH, stability, solubility).

Primary Functions & Applications

1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements:

Function: Essential for immune system function, collagen formation, antioxidant protection, and iron absorption.

Common Forms: L-Ascorbic Acid (powder/granular), Sodium Ascorbate (buffered, gentle on stomach), Calcium Ascorbate, Ester-C® (a patented, pH-neutral form with metabolites).

Application Ideas: Immune support tablets, effervescent powders, multivitamin blends, capsules, and gummies.

2. Cosmetics & Personal Care:

Function: A gold-standard antioxidant that brightens skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, stimulates collagen production, and protects against environmental damage.

Common Forms: L-Ascorbic Acid (high potency but unstable), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP - stable, water-soluble), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (oil-soluble, deeply penetrating), Ascorbyl Glucoside (stable, water-soluble), Ascorbyl Palmitate (oil-soluble, antioxidant).

Application Ideas: Anti-aging serums, brightening creams, moisturizers, eye treatments, and protective day lotions.

3 Pharmaceuticals:

Function: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in treatments for Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), as an antioxidant in injectable formulations, and in wound healing products.

Common Forms: Highly Pure L-Ascorbic Acid (USP grade), Sodium Ascorbate for injections.

Application Ideas: Prescription and OTC medications, injectable solutions, effervescent tablets for therapeutic use.

Technical Specifications

L-Ascorbic Acid (USP/FCC)

Parameter

Specification

Test Method

Assay (Dry Basis)

99.0% - 100.5%

USP Titration

Appearance

White or off-white crystalline powder

Visual

Specific Rotation

+20.5° to +21.5°

USP

Heavy Metals (as Pb)

< 10 ppm

-

Loss on Drying

< 0.1%

-

Residue on Ignition

< 0.1%


pH (5% Solution)

2.1 - 2.6


Sodium Ascorbate (USP/FCC)

Parameter

Specification

Test Method

Assay (Dry Basis)

99.0% - 101.0%

USP Titration

Appearance

White to slightly yellow crystalline powder

Visual

Specific Rotation

+20.5° to +21.5°

USP

Heavy Metals (as Pb)

< 10 ppm

-

Loss on Drying

< 0.1%

-

Residue on Ignition

< 0.1%


pH (5% Solution)

7.0 - 8.0


Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 10g-55kg/bag, 10kg-25kg/barrel. 25 kg per drum/fiber drum, with double food-grade polyethylene inner bag. For sensitive forms, vacuum packing or nitrogen flushing is available. Smaller packaging upon request.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated place. Keep containers tightly closed to protect from air and moisture. For some derivatives, refrigeration may be recommended.

Shelf Life: 36 months for most forms when stored under recommended conditions.

Why Choose Blue Eyes Bio?

Application-Focused Solutions: We don't just sell Vitamin C; we provide the right form of Vitamin C for your specific industry and product goals.

Rigorous Quality Control: Our multi-step purification process ensures a product free from impurities, backed by comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA).

Scale and Reliability: As a manufacturer, we can support orders from small R&D batches to full-scale commercial production, ensuring a stable supply chain.

Dedicated Regulatory Support: We provide the necessary documentation to help you navigate the regulatory landscapes of FDA, EFSA, Cosmos, and other international bodies.


Specification
Purity: ≥99%
CAS No
CAS 50-81-7
Appearance
White or off-white crystalline powder
Detection method
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MF
-
Inventory
In stock
Active ingredients
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid
Solubility
Soluble in water
Quality Level
GMP, ISO,pharmaceutical-grade,food-grade
source
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Certification
GMP, ISO
Application
Medicines, health products, supplements,
Synonyms
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