Ascorbic acid

حمض الأسكوربيك (فيتامين ج)

KindAPI
ClassVitamin — water-soluble (Vitamin C)
SynonymsVitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, E300
Common uses / formsTablet, effervescent tablet, chewable, capsule, oral solution, injectable
PropertiesHighly water-soluble; strongly acidic; readily oxidised (light/air/metal-catalysed); high-dose bulk active
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesOxygen/light-sensitive; protect from moisture and metals; often coated in effervescents
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Ascorbic acid — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-ascorbic-acid.html