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
Product ID A7210
Cas No. 50-81-7
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| 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 |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
Downloads
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References
Amaya I, Osorio S, Martinez-Ferri E, et al. Increased antioxidant capacity in tomato by ectopic expression of the strawberry D-galacturonate reductase gene. Biotechnol J. 2014 Aug 21. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25143316.
Kotchey GP, Gaugler JA, Kapralov AA, et al. Effect of antioxidants on enzyme-catalysed biodegradation of carbon nanotubes. J Mater Chem B Mater Biol Med. 2013;1(3):302-309. PMID: 23626907.
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.