WEBAscorbic Acid | HC6H7O6 or C6H8O6 | CID 54670067 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more.
WEBAscorbic Acid belongs to the monosaccharide family and has a chemical formula C 6 H 8 O 6. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a key vitamin for animals and plants. It is a vitamin C and should be obtained in the diet as it cannot be produced by humans. It is also known as Vitamin C or L- ascorbic acid.
WEBVitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits, berries and vegetables. It is also a generic prescription medication and in some countries is sold as a non-prescription dietary supplement.
WEBAscorbic acid is an organic compound with formula C. 6H. 8O. 6, originally called hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves freely in water to give mildly acidic solutions. It is a mild reducing agent .
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Vitamin C | Definition, Structure, Benefits, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 27, 2024 · Vitamin C is a water-soluble, carbohydrate-like substance that is involved in certain metabolic processes of animals. Although most animals can synthesize vitamin C, it is necessary for the diet of some, including humans and other primates, to prevent scurvy. Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid.
WEBJan 1, 2007 · L-Ascorbic acid: Empirical formula: C 6 H 8 O 6: Molar mass: 176.12 g/mol: Appearance: White to pale yellow crystals or powder: Melting point: 190–192 ºC (dec) Water solubility: 330 g/L
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, antioxidant, and essential co-factor for collagen biosynthesis, carnitine and catecholamine metabolism, and dietary iron absorption. Humans are unable to synthesize vitamin C, so it is strictly obtained through the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables.
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Vitamin C - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
WEB[1] Vitamin C plays a role in controlling infections and healing wounds, and is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals. It is needed to make collagen, a fibrous protein in connective tissue that is weaved throughout various systems in the body: nervous, immune, bone, cartilage, blood, and others.
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Ascorbic Acid Formula & Structure - Purdue University
WEBFormula: C 6 H 8 O 6. Molecular weight: 176.1241. IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2 (8)5-3 (9)4 (10)6 (11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2. IUPAC Standard InChIKey: CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. CAS Registry Number: 50-81-7. Chemical structure: This structure is also available …