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L-(+)-Ascorbic acid, ACS, 99+%
Description
It is all important nutrient and antioxidant. L-ascorbic acid is frequently practiced as a processing aid or as a preservative in certain nutrients or food components. It is likewise utilized in the synthetic polymer industry, in photo processing, and in metal technology. Miscellaneous uses have been proposed in cosmetics, fibers, preservation of blood, preservation of cut plants, cleaning agents, and in assay reagents.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∽191°C (decomposition) |
| Density | 1.65 g/mL |
| Assay Percent Range | >99+% |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 84272 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether,chloroform,benzene,petroleum ether,oils,fats and fat solvents. L-ascorbic acid means that the compound′s stereochemistry is related to that of the levorotatory enantiomer of glyceraldehyde. |
| Formula Weight | 176.12 |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | L-Ascorbic acid, For analysis ACS |
RUO – Research Use Only
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