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L-Ascorbic acid

meets USP testing specifications

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Synonym(s):

L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C

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Linear Formula:
C6H8O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
176.12
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-066-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
84272
MDL number:

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

agency

USP/NF, meets USP testing specifications

assay

99.0-100.5%

form

solid

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

pH

1.0-2.5 (25 °C, 176 g/L in water)

mp

190-194 °C (dec.)

solubility

water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

SMILES string

OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,5+/m0/s1

InChI key

CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SLC23A2(9962)

General description

L-ascorbic acid (AA) is a naturally occurring C vitamer. It is soluble in water. It is present in fruits and vegetables.

Application

L-ascorbic acid has been used as a supplement in DMEM/F12/ osteoblast induction medium. It has also been used as a component in liquid Ham′s isolation media.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C, is a six-carbon lactone produced by plants and some animal species but not by humans and other primates. Ascorbic acid functions as an enzymatic cofactor for multiple enzymes, serving as an electron donor for monooxygenases and dioxygenases. Ascorbic acid also functions as a powerful antioxidant, particularly in regards to reactive oxygen species.
L-ascorbic acid (AA) can block and treat scurvy. It possesses antioxidant properties. In the fermentation of wine, AA acid serve as a food additive and antioxidant.

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description

meets USP testing specifications

description

reagent grade, crystalline

description

analytical standard

description

FCC, FG

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, cell culture | stem cell: suitable

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

biological source

synthetic

biological source

synthetic

biological source

-

biological source

synthetic

assay

99.0-100.5%

assay

≥98% ( with iodine, titration)

assay

-

assay

99.0-100.5% (iodometric)

form

solid

form

crystalline

form

solid

form

powder or crystals, crystalline

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

application(s)

-

application(s)

food and beverages

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

solubility

water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C

solubility

water: soluble 50 mg/mL

solubility

water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C

solubility

water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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