Vitamin C is a white monoclinic crystal or crystalline powder with melting point on 190℃-192℃,no smell,sour,yellowish with melting standing .The product is easily soluble in water,slightly soluble in ethanol,insoluble in ether,chloroform.The aqueous solution is acidic.5% aqueous solution PH2.1-2.6,the rotation of aqueous solution is 20.5°+21.5.