Ascorbic Acid

C₆H₈O₆

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

CAS: 50-81-7

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

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

Kullanımlar

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

İlginç Gerçekler

  • ✦ 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

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
176,12 g/mol
Yoğunluk
1,6500 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
190,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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

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(CH₃)₂CO

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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).