Ascorbic Acid

C₆H₈O₆

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

CAS: 50-81-7

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Элементный состав

H
Hydrogen ×8
4,6%
C
Carbon ×6
40,9%
O
Oxygen ×6
54,5%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

  • ✦ 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

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
176,12 g/mol
Плотность
1,6500 g/cm³
Температура плавления
190,0 °C
Растворимость
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

Связанные соединения

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).