Ascorbic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6 hours8O6. Formerly known as hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can be pale yellow. It dissolves well in water, forming a slightly acidic solution. It is a mild reducing agent.Ascorbic acid exists in two enantiome

Food additivesThe main use of L-ascorbic acid and its salts is as a food additive, mainly for anti-oxidation. It is approved for this purpose in the European Union under E number E300,[9] United States,[10] Australia and New Zealand. [11]Dietary supplements[edit]Another major use of L-ascorbic acid

Chemistry of ascorbic acid and PropertiesAscorbic acid is an organic compound originally known as hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can be pale yellow. It dissolves well in water, forming a slightly acidic solution. It is a mild reducing agent.Ascorbic acid exists in two enanti