SIGMA L-Ascorbic acid, meets USP testing specifications

Synonyms: L-Threoascorbic acid; Antiscorbutic factor; Vitamin C

Formula: C₆H₈O₆

Formula Weight: 176.12

CAS No.: 50-81-7

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.