L-Ascorbic acid
SIGMA/A4544 - suitable for cell culture, suitable for plant cell culture, ≥98%
Synonym: L-Threoascorbic acid; Antiscorbutic factor; Vitamin C
CAS Number: 50-81-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H8O6
Molecular Weight: 176.12
EC Number: 200-066-2
MDL Number: MFCD00064328
Linear Formula: C6H8O6
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98% |
color | white to light yellow |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9) |
InChI key | CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA |
mol wt | Mw 176.12 g/mol |
mp | 190-194 °C (dec.) |
pH | 1.0-2.5 (25 °C, 176 g/L in water) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | OC([C@]([C@@H](O)CO)([H]) |
solubility | water: soluble 50 mg/mL |
technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
cell culture | plant: suitable |
Application: | L-ascorbic acid has been used as an ingredient in the basal medium for bovine mammary epithelial cells and oocyte-granulosa cell complexes. It has been used as a supplement in the osteogenic medium for osteogenic differentiation. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C, is a six-carbon lactone produced by plants and some animal species but not by humans and other primates. Ascorbic acid functions as an enzymatic cofactor for multiple enzymes, serving as an electron donor for monooxygenases and dioxygenases. Ascorbic acid also functions as a powerful antioxidant, particularly in regards to reactive oxygen species. |
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Other Notes: | 2024 CiteAb Award Winner for Supplier Succeeding in Parkinson′s Research |
Packaging: | 25, 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Purity | ≥98% |
mp | 190-194 °C (dec.) |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |