C6H8O6 CAS NO. 50-81-7 MOL.WT. 176.12
- Ascorbic Acid Is A Highly Soluble Compound That Has Both
- Acidic And Strong Reducing Properties.
- It Is The Most Unstable Of All Known Vitamins .
- In Solution It Easily Gets Oxidized,Especially On Exposure To Heat.
- Oxidation Is Accelerated In The Presence Of Copper And Alkaline Ph.
- Excellent Source Of Vitamin CAreCitrus Fruits,Berries,Guava,Capsicum
- And Green Leafy Vegetables.
- Canned Or Frozen Citrus Fruits And Tomatoes Are Also Good Sources.
- Ascorbic Acid Is Hexose Derivative.
- On Mild Oxidation Ascorbic Acid Is Converted Into Dehydroascorbic Acid.
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