Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Grade and specification from the producer, on request.
- Main applications
- Tell us your application; grade and suitability are confirmed with the producer.
- Grades & forms
- Spec on request
Ingredients / Antioxidants
Ingredient category
Antioxidants
Ascorbates, erythorbates, BHT and TBHQ for manufacturers who need to protect colour, flavour and fats, sourced from vetted producers. Download the sample spec sheet for each product, then send us your grade and quantity.
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Products in this category
Ascorbic Acid (E 300)
White to pale yellow, odourless crystalline powder.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant that protects colour and flavour; flour treatment agent in bakery
- Pharma & nutraceuticals: Vitamin C for supplements
- Personal care & cosmetics: Vitamin C as an active in skin care
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 300) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
BHT, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (E 321)
White, crystalline or flaked solid, odourless or having a characteristic faint aromatic odour. Insoluble in water and propane-1,2-diol; Freely soluble in ethanol.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant for fats and oils
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 321) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
Calcium Ascorbate (E 302)
White to slightly pale greyish-yellow odourless crystalline powder.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant
- Pharma & nutraceuticals: Vitamin C source for supplements
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 302) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
Erythorbic Acid (E 315)
White to slightly yellow crystalline solid which darkens gradually on exposure to light.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant and curing accelerator in cured meat and fish products
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 315) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
Sodium Ascorbate (E 301)
White or almost white, odourless crystalline powder which darkens on exposure to light.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant; curing accelerator in cured meat products
- Pharma & nutraceuticals: Vitamin C source for supplements
- Personal care & cosmetics: Vitamin C derivative in skin care
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 301) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
Sodium Erythorbate (E 316)
White crystalline solid. Freely soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant and curing accelerator in cured meat and fish products
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 316) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
TBHQ, tert-Butylhydroquinone (E 319)
White crystalline solid having a characteristic odour. Practically insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol.
- Main applications
- Food & beverage: Antioxidant for fats, oils and fried products
- Grades & forms
- EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 319) sample spec · FCC / USP on request
Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.
Questions buyers ask
Which antioxidants can McBoeck supply?
The products on this page: ascorbic acid and its sodium and calcium salts, erythorbic acid and sodium erythorbate, BHT, TBHQ and alpha-lipoic acid. If yours is not listed, send us the name, grade and quantity: we work like a brokerage with a wide partner network.
What are the spec sheets based on?
Most sheets are sample specifications based on EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer. The producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.
Can I get FCC or USP grade?
For the EU-listed products on this page, FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use.
Which documents can I get?
Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.
Don't see your product?
We work like a brokerage with a wide partner network. Send us the name, grade and quantity, and we will source it. Email [email protected] or call +1 (713) 766-6811.