Vitamin C Zinc Ascorbate

Vitamin C Zinc Ascorbate (CAS 331242-75-2) is the zinc salt of L-ascorbic acid, delivering both vitamin C and zinc activity within a single compound.

Where is Vitamin C Zinc Ascorbate used?

• Food supplements: permitted zinc source under Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC (zinc L-ascorbate)
• Nutraceutical manufacturing: tablet, capsule and sachet applications where a non-acidic or mildly buffered vitamin C source is preferred
• Sensitive-stomach formulations: comparatively gentle gastric profile
• Immune-support and antioxidant ranges: zinc co-delivery simplifies bill-of-materials management
• Pharmaceutical and healthcare applications may require pharmacopoeial-grade material.

Good to know: Not listed in Annex II of Regulation 1925/2006; not to be positioned for general food fortification under that framework. Vitamin C carries authorised EU health claims under Regulation (EC) No 432/2012, including collagen formation, energy-yielding metabolism, nervous and immune system function, cell protection from oxidative stress, iron absorption and regeneration of reduced vitamin E.

Commercial specifications

• Fine crystalline or powder form
• 25 kg fibre drums or cartons; 1–5 kg packs for development batches
• Certificates of Analysis, traceability documentation and specification sheets on request
• Ph. Eur. or USP monograph alignment where relevant