Description
L-Ascorbic acid is a vitamin C compound that can be found in many food and plant sources. L-Ascorbic acid exhibits antioxidative benefit and reducing activity; in vitro, it can act as a prolyl hydroxylase cofactor.
L-Ascorbic acid is a vitamin C compound that can be found in many food and plant sources. L-Ascorbic acid exhibits antioxidative benefit and reducing activity; in vitro, it can act as a prolyl hydroxylase cofactor.
Cas No. | 50-81-7 |
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Purity | ≥98% |
Formula | C6H8O6 |
Formula Wt. | 176.12 |
IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
Synonym | Ascorbic acid; ; Vitamin C; Cantan; Cecon; Celin; Cevalin; Cewin; Hybrin; Lemascorb; Ribena; Vitacin |
Melting Point | 190-192°C |
Solubility | Soluble in water (330 mg/mL), ethanol (25 mg/mL). Insoluble in ether, chloroform, benzene, or oils. |
Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
Store Temp | Ambient |
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Ship Temp | Ambient |
MSDS | A7210 MSDS PDF |
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Info Sheet | A7210 Info Sheet PDF |
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Crescini E, Gualandi L, Uberti D, et al. Ascorbic acid rescues cardiomyocyte development in Fgfr1(-/-) murine embryonic stem cells. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2013 Jan;1833(1):140-7. PMID: 22735182.