Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C

About Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body doesnt store it. You have to get what you need from food,

including citrus fruits, broccoli, and tomatoes.

Chemical formula    C6H8O6
Molar mass              176.124 gmol1
Density            1.694 g/cm3
Melting point           190 to 192 C (374 to 378 F) (some decomposition)
Boiling point           552.7 C (1,026.9 F)

Technical Analysis

Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)          white
CAS NO.                50-81-7
IUPAC name l-threo-Hex-2-enono-1,4-lactone
HS Code                  293627

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others,

and available as a dietary supplement.