Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C Originally by Sarah Dykstra, revised by Mr. Szerminski
Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is commonly known as vitamin C Molar Mass is 176.12 g/mol Chemical (molecular) formula is C6H8O6 Chemical (empirical) formula is C3H4O3 Ascorbic acid is water-soluble
Interesting Points It 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.
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