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L-ascorbate

CHEBI:CHEBI_38290

Definition

The L-enantiomer of ascorbate and conjugate base of L-ascorbic acid, arising from selective deprotonation of the 3-hydroxy group. Required for a range of essential metabolic reactions in all animals and plants.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H7O6
Molecular Mass
175.11618
Charge
-1
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(OC(=O)C(O)=C1[O-])[C@@H](O)CO
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2,5,7-10H,1H2/p-1/t2-,5+/m0/s1
InChIKey
CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-M

Alternative Names

  • Vitamin C
  • L-Ascorbate
  • (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate
  • Ascorbate
  • L-ascorbate
  • L-ascorbate(1-)
  • L-ascorbic acid, ion(1-)

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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PMID:19162177
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CHEBI:38290

Additional References

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