Tag: Decomposition temperature

According to thermal analysis studies conducted by Moreschi et al., nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, melts at approximately 129°C and undergoes complete thermal decomposition through volatilization at 254°C. Understanding this thermal behavior is crucial for its manufacturing, storage, and use in various applications, from pharmaceuticals to food fortification.

Ascorbic acid, widely known as vitamin C, is a crucial nutrient, yet a major study on orange juice preservation showed a strong negative correlation between temperature and ascorbic acid concentration. While the crystalline form of ascorbic acid begins to decompose around 190°C, its degradation in water-based solutions, particularly when exposed to oxygen, begins at much lower temperatures, sometimes starting as low as 50°C. Understanding these temperature thresholds is vital for both food preservation and supplement manufacturing.