Ascorbic Acid
Prevents Scurvy: Vitamin C prevents the onset of scurvy through its essential biochemical functions, with deficiency directly leading to this pathological condition.
Potent Antioxidant Activity: It functions as an effective antioxidant, safeguarding cellular components against oxidative deterioration and mitigating oxidative stress.
Essential Cofactor Function: Vitamin C serves as an indispensable cofactor for numerous enzymatic processes, particularly in collagen biosynthesis and immune system regulation.
Aqueous Solubility: Demonstrates high water solubility, which facilitates efficient intestinal absorption and systemic distribution in biological systems.
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient for higher primates and select other species. Unlike most organisms capable of endogenous ascorbic acid biosynthesis, humans possess an obligate dietary requirement for this compound. Its most established physiological role involves the prevention of scurvy, a deficiency-mediated disorder. Within pharmacological classifications, vitamin C is categorized as an ascorbate derivative. In biological contexts, it operates as an efficient antioxidant, providing protection against oxidative tissue damage. Furthermore, it serves as a necessary cofactor for multiple enzymatic processes.
Melting point | 190-194 °C (dec.) |
alpha | 20.5 º (c=10,H2O) |
Boiling point | 227.71°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1,65 g/cm3 |
FEMA | 2109 | ASCORBIC ACID |
refractive index | 21 ° (C=10, H2O) |
storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL at 20 °C, clear, nearly colorless |
form | |
pka | 4.04, 11.7(at 25℃) |
color | white to slightly yellow |
PH | 3.59(1 mM solution);3.04(10 mM solution);2.53(100 mM solution); |
Odor | Odorless |
PH Range | 1 - 2.5 |
biological source | synthetic (organic) |
Odor Type | green |
optical activity | [α]25/D 19.0 to 23.0°, c = 10% in H2O |
Water Solubility | 333 g/L (20 ºC) |
Merck | 14830 |
BRN | 84272 |
BCS Class | 1 |
Stability: | Stable. May be weakly light or air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalies, iron, copper. |
InChIKey | CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N |
LogP | -1.85 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 50-81-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | L-Ascorbic acid(50-81-7) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Ascorbic acid (50-81-7) |
Absorption | cut-off at 306nm in H2O at 1M |
Safety Information | |
Hazard Codes | |
Risk Statements | |
Safety Statements | 24/25-36-26 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | CI7650000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29362700 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 50-81-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: 11900mg/kg |
