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W241008

D-Isoascorbic acid

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Synonym(s):

D-(−)-Isoascorbic acid, D-erythro-Hex-2-enoic acid γ-lactone, D-Araboascorbic acid, Erythorbic acid, Glucosaccharonic acid, NSC 8117

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O6
CAS Number:
89-65-6
Molecular Weight:
176.12
PubChem Substance ID:
24901050
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
Council of Europe no.:
30c
FEMA Number:
2410
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
201-928-0
MDL number:
MFCD00005378
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
84271
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Kosher
Biological source:
(Starch)
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

(Starch)

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FDA 21 CFR 182.3041

assay

99%

optical activity

[α]20/D −16.8°, c = 10 in H2O

mp

169-172 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

[H][C@@]1(OC(=O)C(O)=C1O)[C@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,5-/m1/s1

InChI key

CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-DUZGATOHSA-N

Application


  • The Vitamin C Enantiomers Possess a Comparable Potency in the Induction of Oxidative Stress in Cancer Cells but Differ in Their Toxicity.: The research compares the biochemical effects of Vitamin C enantiomers, including D-Isoascorbic acid, on oxidative stress in cancer cells, providing insights into their differential toxicity (Begimbetova et al., 2024).

  • Synthesis and potential antidiabetic and lipid-lowering activities of putative asperidine B and its desmethyl analogue.: This article discusses the synthesis of asperidine B analogues and their potential applications in biochemistry for antidiabetic and lipid-lowering activities (Thongpat et al., 2023).

  • Effects of Different Bacteriostats on the Dynamic Germination of Clostridium perfringens Spores.: The study investigates the impact of various bacteriostats, including D-Isoascorbic acid, on the germination dynamics of Clostridium perfringens spores, relevant to biochemical research in food safety (Liang et al., 2023).

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W241008-1KG-K04061835565559
W241008-SAMPLE-K04061834355182
W241008-5KG-K04061835565566