Basic Information
ID DDInter124
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C6H8O6
Molecular Weight 176.124
CAS Number 50-81-7
Description A six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant.
ATC Classification G01AD03 A11GA01 A11GB01 S01XA15
IUPAC Name (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
InChI CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
Canonical SMILES [H][C@@]1(OC(=O)C(O)=C1O)[C@@H](O)CO
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