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Creation date2018-05-02 12:03:59 UTC
Update date2018-05-04 14:25:37 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC001175
FoodDB RecordFDB001223
Chemical Information
NameAscorbic acid
DescriptionThe L-form Occurs widely in animals and plants. Good sources are citrus fruits and hip berries. Isolated from ox adrenal cortex, lemons and paprika. [CCD]. Ascorbic acid is found in nanking cherry.
CAS Number50-81-7
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
Hexuronic aciddb_source
Lyxoascorbic aciddb_source
threo-Hex-2-enonic acid g-lactone, 9CI, 8CIdb_source
threo-Hexulosono-1,4-lactone-2,3-enedioldb_source
Xyloascorbic aciddb_source
Chemical FormulaC6H8O6
IUPAC name5-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2
InChI KeyCIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESOCC(O)C1OC(=O)C(O)=C1O
Average Molecular Weight176.1241
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight176.032087988
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as butenolides. These are dihydrofurans with a carbonyl group at the C2 carbon atom.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassDihydrofurans
Sub ClassFuranones
Direct ParentButenolides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • 2-furanone
  • Vinylogous acid
  • Alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic ester
  • Enoate ester
  • 1,2-diol
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Enediol
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Lactone
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Oxacycle
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Alcohol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxide
  • Primary alcohol
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity Available1 to 2 mg
Delivery Time2 weeks
Storage Formpowder
Storage Conditions-18°C
StabilityNot Available
Purityunknown
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Augustin ScalbertInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Biomarkers Group, 150 cours Albert Thomas, Lyon, FR, 69372scalberta@iarc.fr
Commercial Vendors
AKSci C510
Cayman Chemical 14656
Glentham GV5017
Glentham GV9871
MetaSci HMDB0000044
Sigma-Aldrich HMDB0000044
Toronto Research Chemicals A786990