L-Ascorbic Acid LR (Vitamin C)

PRODUCT NAME
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L-Ascorbic Acid LR (Vitamin C)

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Product Code: 12480
Grade: LR (Laboratory Reagent)
Brand: MOLYCHEM
Chemical Formula: C6H8O6
Molecular Weight: 176.12 g/mol

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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L-Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a water-soluble organic compound widely used as a reducing agent, antioxidant, stabilizer, and analytical reagent in laboratories, pharmaceutical preparations, food applications, and biochemical research.

This LR grade material is suitable for routine laboratory analysis, educational experiments, reagent preparation, and general research applications.

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CHEMICAL IDENTITY
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IUPAC Name:
(5R)-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one

Synonyms:
– Vitamin C
– Ascorbic Acid
– L-Ascrobate (protonated form)

CAS Number:
50-81-7

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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance:
White to slightly yellow crystalline powder

Odor:
Odorless

Solubility:
Freely soluble in water

pH (5% solution):
Approximately 2.1 – 2.6

Melting Point:
190 – 192°C (decomposes)

Storage Sensitivity:
Sensitive to heat, moisture, air, and light

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APPLICATIONS
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• Antioxidant enzyme assays
• Preparation of standard solutions
• Pharmaceutical formulations
• Biochemical and molecular biology research
• Food and beverage antioxidant studies
• Reducing agent in analytical chemistry
• Tissue and plant extract stabilization
• Nutritional and vitamin analysis

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LABORATORY RELEVANCE
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L-Ascorbic Acid is widely used in antioxidant studies and oxidative stress research due to its strong reducing capacity. It is commonly incorporated into extraction buffers to protect biomolecules from oxidation during sample preparation.

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STORAGE CONDITIONS
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• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep container tightly closed after use
• Recommended storage temperature: Room temperature

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Hazard Level:
Low under normal laboratory handling conditions

Safety Precautions:
• Avoid inhalation of powder
• Avoid prolonged skin or eye contact
• Use gloves and protective eyewear during handling
• Wash thoroughly after use

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PACKAGING
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Packaging Type:
Laboratory-grade HDPE reagent container with screw cap

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WLS QUALITY NOTE
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WLS supplies carefully selected laboratory chemicals suitable for research, analytical, educational, and industrial laboratory applications. Product identity and packaging are verified before dispatch.

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KEYWORDS
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L-Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C, Antioxidant, Laboratory Reagent, Reducing Agent, Analytical Chemistry, Oxidative Stress Research, Biochemical Reagent, LR Grade Chemical