Cat Number: CHE50817

Ascorbic Acid

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CAS Number

50-81-7

Synonyms

l-ascorbic acid
ascorbic acid
vitamin C
L-ascorbate

Description

L-ascorbic acid is the L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid and conjugate acid of L-ascorbate. It has a role as a coenzyme, a flour treatment agent, a food antioxidant, a plant metabolite, a cofactor, a skin lightening agent, a geroprotector and a food colour retention agent.

Molecular Weight

176.12

Molecular Formula

C6H8O6

EINECS

200-066-2

SMILES

C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O

Appearance

a white to very pale yellow Crystalline powder

pKa

4.7 (at 10 °C)