L(+)-Ascorbic acid

CAS50-81-7

L(+)-Ascorbic acid (CAS 50-81-7, C6H8O6) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

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Chemical structure of L(+)-Ascorbic acid
C6H8O6 · 176.12 g/mol
CAS No.
50-81-7
Formula
C6H8O6
Mol. weight
176.12 g/mol

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 50-81-7
Product name L(+)-Ascorbic acid
Chinese name 维生素 C
Synonyms 3-Keto-L-gulofuranolactone
Chinese synonyms 丙种维生素; 维生素C; 维他命C; 抗坏血酸; 维生素 C; 2,3,4,5,6-五羟基-2-己烯酸-4-内酯; 抗坏血酸(维生素C); L-抗坏血酸
Molecular formula C6H8O6
Molecular weight 176.12 g/mol
EC number 200-066-2

Physical and chemical properties

Melting Point 190-192 ( ℃ )
Boiling Point 238.199 ( ℃ )

Applications

<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5 border=0> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>190-194&nbsp;°C (dec.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>alpha&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>20.5 &ordm; (c=10,H2O)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1,65 g/cm<SUP>3</SUP></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>FEMA&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>2109</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>refractive index&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>21 ° (C=10, H2O)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>storage temp.&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>0-6°C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>H<SUB>2</SUB>O: 50&nbsp;mg/mL at&nbsp;20&nbsp;°C, clear, nearly colorless<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>form&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>powder<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>color&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>white to slightly yellow<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>333 g/L (20 &ordm;C)</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Available pack sizes 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g

Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of L(+)-Ascorbic acid ?

The CAS Registry Number of L(+)-Ascorbic acid is 50-81-7. L(+)-Ascorbic acid is also known as 3-Keto-L-gulofuranolactone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L(+)-Ascorbic acid ?

The molecular formula of L(+)-Ascorbic acid is C6H8O6, and its molecular weight is 176.12 g/mol.

What is L(+)-Ascorbic acid used for?

<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5 border=0> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>190-194&nbsp;°C (dec.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>alpha&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>20.5 &ordm; (c=10,H2O)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>density&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>1,65 g/cm<SUP>3</SUP></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>FEMA&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>2109</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>refractive index&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>21 ° (C=10, H2O)</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>storage temp.&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>0-6°C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>H<SUB>2</SUB>O: 50&nbsp;mg/mL at&nbsp;20&nbsp;°C, clear, nearly colorless<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>form&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>powder<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>color&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>white to slightly yellow<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>333 g/L (20 &ordm;C)</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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