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 in foodstuffs.

Synonyms:
(+)-Ascorbic Acid; 100M; L-threo-Ascorbic Acid;� 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone; 3-keto-L-Gulofuranolactone; Adenex; Allercorb; Ascorbajen; Cantan; Cantaxin; Vitacimin; Vitacin; Vitamin C; Davitamon C;� Laroscorbine; �Vitamisin; Vitascorbol

CAS Number:
50-81-7

Molecular Formula:
C6H8O6

Molecular Weight:
176.12

Appearance:
White to yellow crystalline powder

Purity:
≥99%

Solubility:
DMSO, Methanol, Water
DMSO: 35mg/mL (198.72mM); Water: 35mg/mL (198.72mM)

Specific Rotation:
+20.5-21.5°C

Residue after Ignition:
≤0.1%

Heavy Metals:
≤0.001%

pH:
2.1-2.6

Copper:
≤0.0005%

Iron:
≤0.0002%

Storage and Stability:
Powder may be stored at 4°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt.