L(+)-Ascorbic Acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-81-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 176.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00064328
• InChI Key: CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-DOMZIZNONA-N
• Synonym: l-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, vitamin c, l-ascorbate, ascorbate, ascorbicap, l +-ascorbic acid, cevitamic acid, ascoltin, hybrin
• PubChem CID: 54670067
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29073
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
• SMILES: OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C1O

• Melting Point: 190.0°C to 192.0°C
• Color: White
• pH: 2.1 to 2.6 (5% aq. soln.)
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (Iodimetry)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 18, IV, 3038
• Merck Index: 15, 819
• Specific Rotation: + 20.50
• Solubility Information: (5% in water) Passes test
• Formula Weight: 176.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: L(+)-Ascorbic acid, 99%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	LIGHT SENSITIVE
Hazard Statement	AIR SENSITIVE
EINECSNumber	200-066-2
RTECSNumber	CI7650000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only