IUPAC Name: | methyl (3S,4R,5S)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate |
Description: | An impurity of Ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It is found in citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables and is widely used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in tissue repair, collagen formation, and the production of certain neurotransmitters. It also functions as an antioxidant and supports immune system function. |
Molecular Weight: | 208.17 |
Molecular Formula: | C7H12O7 |
Canonical SMILES: | COC(=O)C(=O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O |
InChI: | InChI=1S/C7H12O7/c1-14-7(13)6(12)5(11)4(10)3(9)2-8/h3-5,8-11H,2H2,1H3/t3-,4+,5-/m0/s1 |
InChI Key: | KPHIBLNUVRGOGU-LMVFSUKVSA-N |
Boiling Point: | 495.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point: | 158-159 °C |
Purity: | ≥95% |
Density: | 1.532±0.06 g/cm3 |
Solubility: | Soluble in DMSO, Water (Slightly, Ultrasonic) |
Appearance: | Light brown solid |
Storage: | Store at RT |
References: | Roessener, T.U., et al. Plant. Physiol., 133, 84 (2003); Sugisawa, T., et al. Agri. Biol. Chem., 54, 1201 (1990). |
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