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L-(+)-Ascorbic acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1561318
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50-81-7
C6H8O6
176.12
MFCD00064328
CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-DOMZIZNONA-N
l-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, vitamin c, l-ascorbate, ascorbate, ascorbicap, l +-ascorbic acid, cevitamic acid, ascoltin, hybrin
54670067
CHEBI:29073
OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C1O
50-81-7
C6H8O6
176.12
MFCD00064328
CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-DOMZIZNONA-N
l-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, vitamin c, l-ascorbate, ascorbate, ascorbicap, l +-ascorbic acid, cevitamic acid, ascoltin, hybrin
54670067
CHEBI:29073
OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C1O

Description

L-Ascorbic acid is an all important nutrient and antioxidant. L-ascorbic acid is frequently used as a processing aid or as a preservative in certain nutrients or food components. It is also utilized in the synthetic polymer industry, in photo processing and in metal technology. Miscellaneous uses have been proposed in cosmetics, fibers, preservation of blood, preservation of cut plants, cleaning agents and in assay reagents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-Ascorbic acid is an all important nutrient and antioxidant. L-ascorbic acid is frequently used as a processing aid or as a preservative in certain nutrients or food components. It is also utilized in the synthetic polymer industry, in photo processing and in metal technology. Miscellaneous uses have been proposed in cosmetics, fibers, preservation of blood, preservation of cut plants, cleaning agents and in assay reagents.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether, chloroform, benzene, petroleum ether, oils, fats and fat solvents. L-ascorbic acid means that the compound′s stereochemistry is related to that of the levorotatory enantiomer of glyceraldehyde.

Notes
Stable in air when dry.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 190°C to 193°C (decomposition)
Density 1.65
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 84272
Merck Index 14,830
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether,chloroform,benzene,petroleum ether,oils,fats and fat solvents. L-ascorbic acid means that the compound′s stereochemistry is related to that of the levorotatory enantiomer of glyceraldehyde.
Optical Rotation +21° (c=10 in Water)
IUPAC Name (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
Formula Weight 176.12
Percent Purity ≥99%
Chemical Name or Material L-(+)-Ascorbic acid
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 200-066-2
RTECSNumber CI7650000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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