Substance

ID:169858

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
vitamin C
IUPAC name
(5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
Synonyms
Ascorbic acidVitamin C
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Properties
Physical Property
p𝘒ₐ
4.10 (first), 11.6 (second)
Solubility
10 g/L in glycerol
insoluble in diethyl ether, chloroform, benzene, petroleum ether, oils, fats in other solvents
20 g/L in ethanol
330 g/L in water
50 g/L in propylene glycol
Apperance
White or light yellow solid
Melting Point
190 - 192°C (decomp.)
Density
1.65 g/cm3
Safety Information
LD50
11.9 g/kg (oral, rat)
NFPA704
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