- [Contemporary opinions on the role and properties of L-ascorbic acid].
[Contemporary opinions on the role and properties of L-ascorbic acid].
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego (2000-06-28)
E Kleszczewska
PMID10870424
ABSTRACT
There is growing interest in the role of vitamin C physiological role. In this paper L-ascorbic acid is discussed in detail, including its physical properties, chemical activity and biological properties. The primary goal of this review is to present the chemical characteristics of this compound and to discuss its relation to various biological functions of vitamin C, mainly as a free radical scavenger.
MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description
Sigma-Aldrich
L-Ascorbic acid, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, Ph. Eur., 99.7-100.5% (oxidimetric)
Supelco
L-Ascorbic acid, certified reference material, TraceCERT®, Manufactured by: Sigma-Aldrich Production GmbH, Switzerland
Ascorbic acid, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard