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L-(+)-Ascorbic acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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.
Specifications
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%
EINECSNumber
200-066-2
RTECSNumber
CI7650000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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