Physiological antioxidant. Coenzyme for a number of hydroxylation reactions, required for collagen synthesis. Widely distributed in plants and animals. Inadequate intake results in deficiency syndromes such as scurvy. Used as antimicrobial and antioxidant in foodstuffs. Synonyms: (+)-Ascorbic Acid, 100M, L-threo-Ascorbic Acid,
Molecular Weight:
176.1
CAS Number:
[50-81-7]
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