L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside

It retains antioxidant activity while exhibiting improved stability against heat, light, and oxidation. This compound is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications as a long-lasting source of vitamin C. L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside is a stable vitamin C derivative in which a glucose unit is linked to ascorbic acid at the 2-hydroxyl position.

API Name L-Ascorbic acid
CAS No 129499-78-1
Molecular Formula C12H18O11
Molecular Weight 338.26 g/mol
Synonyms (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3-hydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2H-furan-5-one

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