A2218

Ácido L-ascórbico

meets USP testing specifications

• Sinônimo(s): Ácido L-treoascórbico, Fator antiescorbútico, Vitamina C
• Fórmula empírica (Notação de Hill): C₆H₈O₆
• Número CAS: 50-81-7
• Peso molecular: 176.12
• UNSPSC Code: 12352205
• NACRES: NA.21
• PubChem Substance ID: 24890635
• EC Number: 200-066-2
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 84272
• MDL number: MFCD00064328

Propriedades

• InChI key: CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
• 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
• SMILES string: OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O
• biological source: synthetic
• agency: USP/NF, meets USP testing specifications
• assay: 99.0-100.5%
• form: solid
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• pH: 1.0-2.5 (25 °C, 176 g/L in water)
• mp: 190-194 °C (dec.)
• solubility: water: soluble 176 g/L at 20 °C
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• Quality Level: 200
• Gene Information: human ... SLC23A2(9962)

Descrição

General description

L-ascorbic acid (AA) is a naturally occurring C vitamer.[1] It is soluble in water. It is present in fruits and vegetables.[2]

Application

L-ascorbic acid has been used as a supplement in DMEM/F12/ osteoblast induction medium.[3] It has also been used as a component in liquid Ham′s isolation media.[4]

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-ascorbic acid (AA) can block and treat scurvy. It possesses antioxidant properties.[2] In the fermentation of wine, AA acid serve as a food additive and antioxidant.[5]

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.

Informações de segurança

• Classe de armazenamento: 11 - Combustible Solids
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)