Determination of ascorbic acid in bulk and vitamin-C tablets using manganese (III) in aqueous acidic perchlorate media
- Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal
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Anitha Sudhir,1
Sowmya P T,1
T P Surekha2
Abstract
A redox titration with an oxidising agent is a straightforward method for assessing the
molecular weight and quantity of ascorbic acid in commercially available vitamin tablets.
The iodometric titration of unreacted Mn (III) in aqueous perchlorate medium is used in
this study to measure the molecular weight and amount of ascorbic acid in tablets. Ascorbic
acid, often known as vitamin C is essential for human health and plays an important
part in a variety of physiological processes in the human body. It is a vital vitamin with
antioxidant properties that supports the immune system and helps the body fight infections
and diseases. Vitamin C supplements are widely accessible and are used to prevent or
treat deficiencies. Ascorbic acid determination is multifaceted and serves important roles
in assessing nutritional health, ensuring the quality of food and pharmaceutical products,
supporting clinical diagnoses, and advancing scientific understanding
Keywords
ascorbic acid, iodometry, Mn (III), molecular weight, perchloric acid, vitamin C tablets
