L(+)-Ascorbic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₆H₈O₆
CAS Number	50-81-7

FC-0345380

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
SMILES	C([C@@H]([C@@H]1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O
InChI Key	CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	552.7±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	Between 189 °C and 193 °C with decomposition
Flash Point	238.2±23.6 °C
Density	1.65 g/cu cm at 25 °C

Safety Information

Flash Point

238.2±23.6 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.