Analysis of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in different types of fruits juices of the same brand
Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C Originally by Sarah Dykstra, revised by Mr. Szerminski.
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Transcript of Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C Originally by Sarah Dykstra, revised by Mr. Szerminski.
Ascorbic AcidAscorbic Acid
or Vitamin COriginally by Sarah Dykstra, revised by Mr. Szerminski
Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is commonly known
as vitamin CMolar Mass is 176.12 g/molChemical (molecular) formula is
C6H8O6
Chemical (empirical) formula is C3H4O3
Ascorbic acid is water-soluble
Interesting PointsInteresting PointsIt was produced in 1911, the 3rd
(or "C") vitamin discovered Since it was anti-scurvy or a-
scorbutic, it got the name ascorbic acid
Vitamin C is required to form and maintain bones, blood vessels, and skin. It also protects against heart disease.
2-D Lewis Structures & Stereochemistry
Other compounds with same molecular formula (from NIST)
Distinguishing by Mass Spec.