SODIUM ASCORBATE (CED0000693)

Sodium ascorbate is an organic compound with the formula C6H7NaO6 and an average molecular weight of 198.11 g/mol. SODIUM ASCORBATE belongs to the furanones, a subclass of dihydrofurans within the organic compounds. This compound serves numerous industrial and biological roles, acting as an antioxidant (PMC8471179, PMC10067997, PMC10642277, PMC3915379) and a reducing agent (PMC6270934, PMC8196910, PMC3915379). In industrial applications, it is utilized as a pharmaceutical, dye, fragrance, and food preservative. It further functions as a pH regulating agent, leavening agent, filler, surface modifier, processing aid not otherwise specified, and as a nutrient and flavouring. Additionally, it is used as an oxidizing agent. Sodium ascorbate is found in or released from 15 recorded sources. Within the category of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with the preparation of malt, vinegar, and wort, as well as molasses and the treatment of molasses and agglomerated sugar products, among two others. In the building and construction sector, it is found in roofs. It is also present in drinking water and water supply. Recorded occurrences in electrical and electronic equipment include antennas, cores yokes or armatures, and superconductive or hyperconductive conductors cables or transmission lines. Household cleaning and consumer product sources include pipe accessories, tobacco product cases, and other smoking requisites. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.