Ascorbic Acid

C₆H₈O₆

IUPAC: (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2(5H)-furanone

CAS: 50-81-7

概要

Ascorbic acid, or Vitamin C, is an essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant. Humans cannot synthesize it and must obtain it from diet.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×8
4.6%
C
Carbon ×6
40.9%
O
Oxygen ×6
54.5%

用途

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Food antioxidant
  • • Photography
  • • Skin care

豆知識

  • ✦ Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, killed more sailors than storms and battles combined

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
176.12 g/mol
密度
1.6500 g/cm³
融点
190.0 °C
溶解度
330 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
176.0321
XLogP
-1.6
TPSA
107.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
232.0

関連化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascorbic Acid?
Ascorbic Acid (C₆H₈O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2(5H)-furanone.
What is the molecular weight of Ascorbic Acid?
Ascorbic Acid has a molar mass of 176.12 g/mol.
What state is Ascorbic Acid at room temperature?
Ascorbic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ascorbic Acid organic or inorganic?
Ascorbic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ascorbic Acid?
Ascorbic Acid (C₆H₈O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).