Erythorbic Acid (Food-Grade O2 Scavenger)
CAS Number: 89-65-6
Food-grade organic reducing agent for dissolved oxygen removal in food processing water and beverage production. GRAS status — safe for direct food contact.
Technical Specifications
| purity | ≥ 99% |
| moisture | ≤ 0.4% |
| packaging | 25 kg cartons |
| appearance | White crystalline powder |
| pH 1% solution | 2.5–3.5 |
| specific rotation | -16° to -18° |
Applications
- Beer and wine production (O2 removal)
- Canned food processing water
- Bottled water deoxygenation
- Boiler feedwater (food plants)
- Juice processing
Key Features
- GRAS — food-grade safe
- Effective antioxidant
- No off-flavor in treated water
- Also used as Vitamin C isomer in food