Sodium Erythorbate

C₆H₇NaO₆

IUPAC: Sodium D-isoascorbate

CAS: 6381-77-7

Overview

Sodium erythorbate (E316) is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, used as an antioxidant in processed meats to accelerate curing and maintain color.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
3.6%
C
Carbon ×6
36.4%
O
Oxygen ×6
48.5%
Na
Sodium ×1
11.6%

Uses

  • • Meat curing accelerator
  • • Color preservative in processed meat
  • • Antioxidant

Fun Facts

  • ✦ A stereoisomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with only 5% of its antioxidant activity

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)[O-])O)O.[Na+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
198.11 g/mol
Solubility
150 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
198.0140
TPSA
110.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
237.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Erythorbate?
Sodium Erythorbate (C₆H₇NaO₆) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium D-isoascorbate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Erythorbate?
Sodium Erythorbate has a molar mass of 198.11 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Erythorbate at room temperature?
Sodium Erythorbate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Erythorbate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Erythorbate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Erythorbate?
Sodium Erythorbate (C₆H₇NaO₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).