Introduction Of Ascorbic Acid And L Ascorbic Acid

Introduction of Ascorbic Acid and L-Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid English name: ascorbic acid Molecular formula: C6H8O6 Known as: Vitamin C (vitamin C) Definition: enolactone caprolactone. There are two isomers, L and D. Only the L form has physiological... More

Introduction of Ascorbic Acid and L-Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid English name: ascorbic acid Molecular formula: C6H8O6 Known as: Vitamin C (vitamin C) Definition: enolactone caprolactone. There are two isomers, L and D. Only the L form has physiological effects and is an important water-soluble vitamin. Ascorbic acid is also a naturally occurring organic acid. It is found in humans, plants and microorganisms. Its molecular formula is C6H8O6. It is a white solid, but may sometimes appear yellowish. The yellowish colour represents the low purity level of ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid has the above cyclic structure with an acidic group. Ascorbic acid is soluble in water and other polar organic solvents. When dissolved in water, it forms a mildly acidic solution. When the loose proton from the hydroxyl group is bonded to the vinyl carbon, the molecule is stabilised by resonance stabilisation. This stability of the deprotonated conjugate base of ascorbic acid makes it more acidic than other h Less