Product Details
Category
Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Synonyms
L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C
Solubility
water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C
Storage
Store at 5°C to 30°C.
Boiling Point
227.71°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
190-194 °C (dec.)
Product Description
L-ascorbic acid is used as a food additive, browning inhibitor, flavor stabilizer, dough modifier and color stabilizer. Deficiency of ascorbic acid is associated with scurvy. L-ascorbic acid stimulates immune response and is implicated in the synthesis of collagen, carnitine and neurotransmitters.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
176.12
pH
1.0-2.5 (25 °C, 176 g/L in water)
SMILES
OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O
Stability
Stable. May be weakly light or air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalies, iron, copper.
Water Solubility
333 g/L (20 ºC)