Product Name | Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic acid, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
Alias | L-Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C, 2,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-2-hexene-4-lactone, Vitamin C3 |
Chemical Formula | C6H8O6 |
Molecular Weight | 176.13 |
CAS Number | 50-81-7 |
EINECS Number | 200-066-2 |
Melting Point | 190 to 192 ºC |
Boiling Point | 553 ºC |
Solubility in Water | Soluble |
Density | 1.694 g/cm3 |
Appearance | White crystal or crystalline powder, odorless, acidic taste |
Flash Point | 238.2 ºC |
Applications | Nutritional supplement, Antioxidant, Analytical reagent |