L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology

Name: L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046377

About L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology

L-Ascorbic acid (CAS 50-81-7) is a molecular biology reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Molecular Biology grade). Formula C6H8O6, molecular weight 176.12 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one. It is also known as ascorbic acid or vitamin C.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows and protein analysis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, L-Ascorbic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology
Catalogue No.	VQ-046377
CAS Number	50-81-7
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₈O₆
Molecular weight	176.12 g/mol
Exact mass	176.0321
Grade	Molecular Biology
HSN code	29362700
InChIKey	CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]([C@@H]1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	54670067

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	107 Å²
Synonyms	ascorbic acid, vitamin C, Ascoltin, Cevitamic acid, Ascorin, Ascorteal, Cantaxin, Cenetone, Cevatine, Viscorin, Vitacimin

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 50-81-7

IP/BP/USP

Ascorbic Acid

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-004224

Extra Pure

L-Ascorbic acid, 99%

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-008842

ACS

L-Ascorbic acid, ACS reagent, ≥99.5-100.5%

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-003848

Cell Culture

L-Ascorbic acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-046376

Food Grade

L-Ascorbic acid, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-045733

AR / Biochemistry

L-Ascorbic acid, for biochemistry, GR 99.7%

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-008843

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

L-Ascorbic acid, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., ACS, AR 99.7%

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-045705

LR / Food Grade

L-Ascorbic acid, LR, food grade (FCC) 99.7%

CAS: 50-81-7
Formula: C₆H₈O₆
MW: 176.12 g/mol

VQ-047169

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology is 50-81-7. It is also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C, Ascoltin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology?

L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology has the molecular formula C6H8O6 and a molecular weight of 176.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology can I order?

We supply L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology in Molecular Biology grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology?

Yes. Every lot of L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export L-Ascorbic acid, for molecular biology worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.