L-Ascorbic Acid, Free Acid protects cells against the damaging effects of radiation and oxygen radicals. L-Ascorbic Acid increases the rate of mineralization in osteoblasts, is involved in hydroxylation of proline and lysine, reduces Na+/Ca2+ exchange in cultured astrocytes and modulates cyclic nucleotide levels in B and T cells inhibits apoptosis in cultured rat ovarian follicles. Shown to inhibit T-type Ca++ CP α 1H.
Applications
Also known as vitamin C
Form
Solid
CAS No.
50-81-7
Molecular Weight
176.12
Purity
≥98%
Synonyms
Vitamin C
Molecular Formula
C6H8O6
Melting Point
191° C (dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in water (333 g/l) at 20° C, methanol, and DMSO.
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