Specifications
| CAS No. | 14356-17-5 |
| Formula | C6H8O6 |
| Molar Mass | 176.12 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 190 °C |
| Classification | Organic Compound |
| Soluble In | Water, Ethanol, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol |
Ascorbic acid is an organic compound with formula C ₆H ₈O ₆, originally called hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. It is a mild reducing agent. Ascorbic acid exists as two enantiomers, commonly denoted “l” and “d”.
