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L-Ascorbic acid

Catalog No. A2218 Name Sigma Aldrich
CAS Number 50-81-7 Website http://www.sigmaaldrich.com
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SYNONYMS

Title
L-抗坏血酸
IUPAC name
(5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
vitamin C
Synonyms
L-维生素 C
维生素 C
抗坏血病因子

DATABASE IDS

MDL Number MFCD00064328
Beilstein Number 84272
PubChem SID 24890635
CAS Number 50-81-7
EC Number 200-066-2

PROPERTIES

Suitability meets USP testing specifications
Gene Information human ... SLC23A2(9962)
Melting Point 190-194 °C (dec.)
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RTECS CI7650000
German water hazard class 1

DETAILS

Description (English)
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.

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