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Ascorbic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

L-Ascorbic acid, L-Threoascorbic acid, Antiscorbutic factor, Vitamin C

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O6
CAS Number:
50-81-7
Molecular Weight:
176.12
Beilstein:
84272
EC Number:
200-066-2
MDL number:
MFCD00064328
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749065
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ascorbic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

mp

190-194 °C (dec.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H])O1)=C(O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,5+/m0/s1

InChI key

CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ascorbic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Ascorbic Acid Tablets
  • Ascorbic Acid Injection
  • Ascorbic Acid Chewable Gels
  • Ascorbic Acid Compounded Oral Solution
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Calcium Ascorbate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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