Product Name
l(+)-Ascorbic acid
Synonyms
3-Keto-L-gulofuranolactone;3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone;3-oxo-l-gulofuranolactone(enolform);Adenex;Allercorb;Antiscorbic vitamin;antiscorbicvitamin;Antiscorbutic vitamin
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
Canonical SMILES
C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O
InChI Key
CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
Boiling Point
415.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
190-194°C (dec.)
Safety Description
24/25-36-26
Stability
Stable. May be weakly light or air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalies, iron, copper.
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H226-H319