Ascorbic Acid
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 50-81-7
EINECS / EC 200-066-2
Chemical Name (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
IUPAC Name —
Formula C6H8O6
Mol. Weight 176.12 g/mol
InChIKey CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Antioxidant
Secondary Functions Skin Protecting, Moisturising
Origin Synthetic
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