(+)-Sodium L-ascorbate

SIGMA/11140 - BioXtra, ≥99.0% (NT)

Synonym: L(+)-Ascorbic acid sodium salt; Vitamin C sodium salt

CAS Number: 134-03-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₇NaO₆
Molecular Weight: 198.11
EC Number: 205-126-1
MDL Number: MFCD00082340
Linear Formula: C₆H₇NaO₆
Product Type: Chemical

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anion traces	chloride (Cl^-): ≤50 mg/kg
	sulfate (SO₄^2-): ≤50 mg/kg
assay	≥99.0% (NT)
cation traces	Ca: ≤50 mg/kg
	Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
	Co: ≤5 mg/kg
	Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
	Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
	Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
	K: ≤50 mg/kg
	Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
	Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
	Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
	Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
	Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
color	white
form	powder or crystals
InChI	1S/C6H8O6.Na/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5;/h2,5,7-10H,1H2;/q;+1/p-1/t2-,5+;/m0./s1
InChI key	PPASLZSBLFJQEF-RXSVEWSESA-M
loss	≤0.2% loss on drying, 110 °C
mp	220 °C (dec.) (lit.)
optical activity	[α]20/D +105±2°, c = 5% in H₂O
product line	BioXtra
Quality Level	200
SMILES string	[Na+].OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C1[O-]
solubility	water: 642.6 g/L at 20 °C
storage temp.	room temp

Application:	(+)-Sodium L-ascorbate has been used: • as a standard to study the antioxidant and cytotoxicological effects of aloe vera food supplements • in the preparation of solution B for the detection of mitochondrial DNA replication using 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) • to prepare EdU-labeling solution • to prepare β-galactosidase staining solution
Biochem/physiol Actions:	Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) serves as a reductant. It plays a vital role in vascular function.
Features and Benefits:	• Can be used in Metabolomics and Biochemical research • High-quality compound suitable for multiple research applications
General description:	Sodium ascorbate, also known as mineral ascorbate, is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, commonly referred to as vitamin C. This water-soluble molecule finds diverse applications, prominently in cell biology, where it serves as a crucial reducing agent to mitigate oxidative stress. Its significance extends to biochemical research, where it functions as an essential nutrient for both humans and animals. Additionally, sodium ascorbate acts as a cofactor for numerous enzymes involved in cellular metabolism, playing roles as an endogenous antioxidant, coenzyme, and metabolite in metabolomics studies. In biochemical research, L-ascorbic acid sodium salt demonstrates its versatility as a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor. These attributes contribute to its broader applications in understanding cellular processes and mechanisms, making it an indispensable tool for exploring various facets of biochemistry, metabolomics and cellular biology.
General description:	Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), a low-molecular-weight carbohydrate has an ene-diol structure. It is an abundant water-soluble electron donor in nature. Vitamin C is abundantly found in fruits and vegetables.
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Other Notes:	Starting material for the synthesis of chiral building blocks; L-Ascorbic acid, review

RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 1

Purity	≥99.0% (NT)
mp	220 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Storage Temp.	room temp
UNSPSC	12352205