Product Name

Vitamin C

General description

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin indicated for the prevention and treatment of scurvy.

Synonym

Ascorbic acid; (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

50-81-7

Formula

C⁶H⁸O⁶

Molecular Weight

176.124

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥25mg/mL

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

≥25mg/mL

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Ascorbic Acid is a natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent reducing and antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries. Found in citrus and other fruits, and in vegetables, vitamin C cannot be produced or stored by humans and must be obtained in the diet.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov