Ascorbic Acid | C6H8O6 | CID 54670067 - PubChem
WEBAscorbic Acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble vitamin indicated for the prevention and treatment of scurvy, as ascorbic acid deficiency results in scurvy. Collagenous structures are primarily affected, and lesions develop in bones and blood vessels.
Vitamin C | Definition, Structure, Benefits, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 1, 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.
Vitamin C - Wikipedia
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.
Chemistry of ascorbic acid - Wikipedia
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.
Ascorbic Acid (C6H8O6) - Structure, Molecular mass, Properties …
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.
The Vitamin C Molecule Antioxidant Properties - World of …
WEBVitamin C has the chemical formula C6H8O6 and a molecular mass of 176.14 grams per mol. Vitamin C is purely the L-enantiomer of ascorbate; the opposite D-enantiomer has no physiological significance. Both forms are mirror images of the same molecular structure.
Ascorbic acid - American Chemical Society
WEBJan 1, 2007 · L -Ascorbic acid, more familiarly known as vitamin C, is widely found in nature. It is particularly abundant in citrus and stone fruits, berries (especially acerola), peppers, and green vegetables. Ironically ascorbic acid was …
Vitamin C | C6H8O6 - ChemSpider
WEBChemSpider record containing structure, synonyms, properties, vendors and database links for Vitamin C, 50-81-7.
Vitamin C - NIST Chemistry WebBook
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 as a 2d Mol file or as a computed 3d …
D-ascorbic acid | C6H8O6 | CID 54690394 - PubChem
WEBAscorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)