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L(+)-Ascorbic acid

Base Information
  • Chemical Name:L(+)-Ascorbic acid
  • CAS No.:50-81-7
  • Molecular Formula:C6H8O6
  • Molecular Weight:176.126
  • Hs Code.:29362700
  • Mol file:50-81-7.mol
L(+)-Ascorbic acid

Synonyms:L(+)-Ascorbic acid;L-Ascorbic acid(C);(R)-5-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one;L-Ascorbic acid;L-Threoascorbic acid,Antiscorbutic factor,Vitamin C;L-Ascorbic Acid;

Suppliers and Price of L(+)-Ascorbic acid
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Business phase:
The product has achieved commercial mass production*data from LookChem market partment
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  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • 2g
  • $ 77.30
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid FCC, FG
  • 1kg
  • $ 75.00
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid reagent grade
  • 100g
  • $ 90.70
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid FCC, FG
  • sample
  • $ 50.00
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid BioXtra, ≥99.0%, crystalline
  • 10mg
  • $ 21.20
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid 99%
  • 25g
  • $ 22.60
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid analytical standard
  • 1000 mg
  • $ 17.90
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid analytical standard
  • 47863
  • $ 17.30
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid suitable for cell culture, suitable for plant cell culture, ≥98%
  • 25g
  • $ 29.20
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • L-Ascorbic acid puriss. p.a., ≥99.0% (RT)
  • 50g
  • $ 35.90
Total 656 raw suppliers
Chemical Property of L(+)-Ascorbic acid
Chemical Property:
  • Appearance/Colour:white crystals 
  • Vapor Pressure:0mmHg at 25°C 
  • Melting Point:190-194 °C (dec.) 
  • Refractive Index:21 ° (C=10, H2O) 
  • Boiling Point:415.8 °C at 760 mmHg 
  • PKA:4.04, 11.7(at 25℃) 
  • Flash Point:180.4 °C 
  • PSA:107.22000 
  • Density:1.954 g/cm3 
  • LogP:-1.40740 
  • Storage Temp.:0-6°C 
  • Solubility.:H2O: 50 mg/mL at 20 °C, clear, nearly colo 
  • Water Solubility.:333 g/L (20 ºC) 
Purity/Quality:

99%min *data from raw suppliers

Ascorbic Acid *data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:
  • Pictogram(s): HarmfulXn 
  • Hazard Codes:Xn 
  • Statements: 20/21/22-36/37/38 
  • Safety Statements: 24/25-36-26 
MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:
  • Role and Importance Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, serves various essential functions in the human body. It acts as an antioxidant, a cofactor for numerous enzymatic reactions, a coenzyme, a flour treatment agent, a food antioxidant, a plant metabolite, a skin-lightening agent, and a food color retention agent.
  • Discovery and History L-ascorbic acid was first described and isolated in 1928 by Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Gy枚rgyi, who won the Nobel Prize in 1937 for his work. Its name "ascorbic acid" is derived from "scurvy" (scorbutus), as its deficiency was initially associated with the development of scurvy.
  • Chemical Structure and Properties Ascorbic acid is an organic compound belonging to the group of unsaturated polyhydroxy alcohols. It is a water-soluble ketolactone with a five-membered carbon ring. It has strong reducing properties due to double bonds at the C2 and C3 carbons and four hydroxyl groups. Ascorbic acid serves as a hydrogen or electron donor, making it a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions.
  • Dietary Requirement and Sources While most mammals can produce ascorbic acid from glucose, humans lack the necessary enzyme and must obtain it from their diet. The daily requirement for ascorbic acid intake varies, with women needing around 75 mg and men around 90 mg. While citrus fruits are commonly associated with ascorbic acid, other fruits, vegetables, and meats also serve as dietary sources.
  • Antioxidant Properties Ascorbic acid is a key low-molecular-weight antioxidant that regulates levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enhances the effectiveness of other antioxidants. It plays a role in ROS regulation at their formation stage and donates a single reducing equivalent. It stimulates the activity of antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and is crucial for collagen synthesis.
Technology Process of L(+)-Ascorbic acid

There total 75 articles about L(+)-Ascorbic acid which guide to synthetic route it. The literature collected by LookChem mainly comes from the sharing of users and the free literature resources found by Internet computing technology. We keep the original model of the professional version of literature to make it easier and faster for users to retrieve and use. At the same time, we analyze and calculate the most feasible synthesis route with the highest yield for your reference as below:

synthetic route:
Guidance literature:
With hydrogenchloride; In toluene; at 70 ℃; for 6h;
DOI:10.1023/A:1010400616941
Guidance literature:
With hydrogenchloride; In ethanol; dichloromethane; at 60 ℃; for 10h;
DOI:10.1021/jo00077a062
Guidance literature:
With hydrogenchloride; ethanol; In dichloromethane; at 60 ℃;
DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61188-7
Refernces

The AlkB domain of mammalian ABH8 catalyzes hydroxylation of 5-methoxycarbonylmethyluridine at the wobble position of tRNA

10.1002/anie.201001242

The research focuses on the AlkB domain of the mammalian ABH8 protein, which is part of the AlkB family of nonheme iron/α-ketoglutarate (aKG)-dependent dioxygenases. The study aimed to investigate the biochemical activity of ABH8, particularly its role in RNA modification. The researchers hypothesized that ABH8 could modify tRNAs through a controlled methylation/demethylation process. Through a series of experiments, they discovered that the AlkB domain of ABH8 catalyzes the hydroxylation of 5-methoxycarbonylmethyluridine (mcm5U) at the wobble position of tRNA, converting it into 5-(S)-methoxycarbonylhydroxymethyluridine ((S)-mchm5U). This modification was found to be specific to ABH8 and required the presence of iron(II) and aKG cofactors. The chemicals used in the process included iron and aKG as cofactors, l-ascorbic acid, and EDTA for quenching the reaction. The conclusions of the study suggest that ABH8 may play a role in regulating RNA function and could have implications in cancer progression, as it was previously shown to affect cancer cells. The findings also expand the understanding of the AlkB family of proteins, which were previously known for their demethylation activities, to include modification functions on nucleic acids.

Polymerized functional ionic liquid supported Pd nanoparticle catalyst for reductive homocoupling of aryl halides

10.1007/s00706-013-0925-7

This research presents the development of a heterogeneous palladium catalyst supported by a polymerized functional ionic liquid for the reductive homocoupling of aryl halides. The purpose of the study was to create a recyclable catalyst that could selectively catalyze the formation of biaryls, which are important building blocks in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, under mild conditions. The researchers synthesized a homopolymer of 3-(cyanomethyl)-1-vinylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate and used it to support Pd nanoparticles, resulting in the Pd@poly-CN-PF6 catalyst. This catalyst was found to efficiently catalyze the homocoupling reactions of aryl halides in water at 100°C with good yields. The catalyst could be recycled and reused multiple times with only a slight loss in activity, which was attributed to palladium leaching at high temperature and aggregation of palladium nanoparticles. Key chemicals used in the process included 1-vinylimidazole, 2-chloroacetonitrile, potassium hexafluorophosphate, azodiisobutyronitrile (AIBN), and sodium borohydride (NaBH4) for the synthesis of the polymer and the Pd nanoparticles, as well as aryl halides, NaOH, and ascorbic acid in the catalytic reactions.

Ascorbic Acid as a Michael Donor. Part II. Reaction with Alicyclic Enones.

10.1016/S0040-4020(01)86073-7

The research focused on exploring the reactivity of L-ascorbic acid in the context of the Michael addition to cyclic enones, specifically 2-cyclohexenone and 2-cyclopenten-1-one. The purpose was to investigate the potential of L-ascorbic acid as a catalytic agent in synthesizing biologically active compounds, such as 2-(3'-cyclohexyl)-3-keto-L-gulonolactone and 2-(3'-cyclopentyl)-3-keto-L-gulonolactone. The study concluded that the addition of concentrated hydrochloric acid significantly enhanced the reaction efficiency, leading to the successful formation of the desired products. The research highlighted the importance of the electrophilic nature of the cyclic enones in facilitating the reaction, demonstrating that L-ascorbic acid can effectively serve as a donor in Michael addition reactions under acidic conditions.

Pt(IV) prodrugs designed to bind non-covalently to human serum albumin for drug delivery

10.1021/ja5038269

The study presents the development of a series of platinum(IV) prodrugs, specifically designed to enhance interaction with human serum albumin (HSA) for drug delivery purposes. The prodrugs were synthesized by asymmetrically functionalizing the axial ligands to mimic the features of a fatty acid, with the aim of improving cellular uptake and cytotoxicity. The lead compound, 4e, which has a hexadecyl chain, demonstrated a significant therapeutic potential due to its ability to form a tight, non-covalent complex with HSA (complex 7), enhancing its stability in blood and reducing the rate of reduction by ascorbate. The study involved platinum(IV) complexes with varying aliphatic tail lengths, including 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, and 4e, which were used to investigate the impact of lipophilicity on cellular uptake and cytotoxicity. Other chemicals used included cisplatin as a reference compound, succinic anhydride, isocyanate reagents for the synthesis of the prodrugs, and ascorbate as a biological reductant to study the reduction of the Pt(IV) prodrugs. The purpose of these chemicals was to create a novel class of anticancer prodrugs with improved properties, such as enhanced stability, reduced side effects, and potentially increased efficacy.

Click conjugation of boron dipyrromethene (Bodipy) fluorophores to egfr-targeting linear and cyclic peptides

10.3390/molecules26030593

The research aims to develop and investigate BODIPY-peptide conjugates that target the extracellular domain of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a receptor overexpressed in various cancers, particularly colorectal cancer (CRC). The purpose of this study is to prepare and examine the binding ability of three BODIPY-peptide conjugates to EGFR, with the ultimate goal of enhancing tumor cell specificity for cancer therapy and early detection. The researchers used copper-catalyzed click chemistry to conjugate alkynyl-functionalized BODIPY dyes with peptides modified to include an azide group, resulting in high-yield conjugates. The chemicals used in the process include BODIPY dyes 1 and 2, azido-peptides L1.5 and cycloL1.1, copper(I) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O), copper(0), L-ascorbic acid, and various solvents such as tetrahydrofuran (THF) and water. The conjugates were tested for their binding affinity to EGFR using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and for their cellular uptake and cytotoxicity in human carcinoma HEp2 cells. The study concluded that among the conjugates, those bearing an indolyl styryl group (conjugates 4 and 5) showed increased cellular uptake and cytotoxicity. Notably, conjugate 5, which contains a cyclic peptide, demonstrated the highest accumulation in EGFR-overexpressing cells, likely due to its more rigid conformation being more suitable for EGFR binding. Competitive binding studies indicated that conjugate 5 specifically binds to EGFR-overexpressing colon cancer cells, showing potential utility in in vivo imaging applications.

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