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L-Ascorbic Acid

Catalog No. A786990 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 50-81-7 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(5R)-5-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
(5R)-5-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-5H-furan-2-one
Synonyms
Cantan
Vitamin C
Allercorb
Davitamon C
(+)-Ascorbic Acid
100M
L-threo-Ascorbic Acid
3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone
3-keto-L-Gulofuranolactone
Adenex
Cantaxin
Vitacimin
Vitacin
Laroscorbine
Vitamisin
Ascorbajen
Vitascorbol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 50-81-7

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 189-191°C (dec.)
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
Physiological antioxidant. Coenzyme for a number of hydroxylation reactions; required for collagen synthesis. Widely distributed in plants and animals. Inadequate intake results in deficiency syndromes such as scurvy. Used as antimicrobial and antioxidant

REFERENCES

  • Al-Meshal, I.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 11, 45 (1982)
  • Levine, M., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 314, 892 (1982)
  • Prust, C., et al.: Nature Biotech., 23, 195 (1982)