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Ascorbic acid
1. Molecular Structure
2. Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
| CAS Number | 50-81-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O6 |
| SMILES | C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O |
3. Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Crystals (usually plates, sometimes needles, monoclinic system) |
| Molecular Weight | 176.12 g/mol |
| TPSA | 107 Ų |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
4. Experimental Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.65 (NTP, 1992) – Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | No data available |
| Vapor Density | No data available |
| Melting Point | Between 189 °C and 193 °C with decomposition |
| Boiling Point | No data available |
| Flash Point | No data available |
| Autoignition Temp | 380 °C |
| Decomposition | 190-192 °C |
| Dissociation Constant | 4.7 (at 10 °C) |
| pH | Between 2,4 and 2,8 (2 % aqueous solution) |
| LogP | log Kow = -1.85 |
| Refractive Index | No data available |
5. Supplier Suggestions
| Supplier | Website | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma Aldrich/Merck | Visit Merck | International |
| Lennox | Visit Lennox | Ireland |
| Doc Solder | Visit Doc Solder | Ireland |
6. GHS Safety & Hazards
Signal Word
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None Classified
Hazard Statements
- No explicit Hazard statements found.
Precautionary Statements
- No explicit Precautionary statements found.