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L-Ascorbic acid

Catalog Number

ACM50817-2

CAS

50-81-7

Structure

IUPAC Name

(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one

Synonyms

Ascorbic acid;Vitamin C;L-threo-Hex-2-enonic acid, gamma-lactone

Molecular Weight

176.12

Molecular Formula

C6H8O6

Canonical SMILES

C([C@@H]([C@@H]1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O

InChI

CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N

InChI Key

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

Melting Point

190-194 °C(dec.)

Flash Point

180.4ºC

Density

1.65g/ml

Appearance

White to very pale yellow crystalline powder with a pleasant sharp acidic taste

Active Content

95%

2-4

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Antioxidant, flour treatment agent, food nutrition enhancer

MSDS

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the CAS number for L-Ascorbic acid?

The CAS number for L-Ascorbic acid is 50-81-7.

What is the molecular formula of L-Ascorbic acid?

The molecular formula of L-Ascorbic acid is C6H8O6.

What is the appearance of L-Ascorbic acid?

L-Ascorbic acid appears as a white to very pale yellow crystalline powder with a pleasant sharp acidic taste.

What are some synonyms for L-Ascorbic acid?

Some synonyms for L-Ascorbic acid include Ascorbic acid, Vitamin C, and L-threo-Hex-2-enonic acid, gamma-lactone.

What is the typical pH range for L-Ascorbic acid?

The typical pH range for L-Ascorbic acid is 2-4.

What are the typical applications of L-Ascorbic acid?

The typical applications of L-Ascorbic acid include being used as an antioxidant, flour treatment agent, and food nutrition enhancer.

What is the melting point range for L-Ascorbic acid?

The melting point range for L-Ascorbic acid is 190-194°C (dec.).

What is the density of L-Ascorbic acid?

The density of L-Ascorbic acid is 1.65 g/ml.

What is the IUPAC name of L-Ascorbic acid?

The IUPAC name of L-Ascorbic acid is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.

What is the percentage of actives in L-Ascorbic acid?

The percentage of actives in L-Ascorbic acid is 95%.

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