Vitamin C

vitamin

(5R)-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one

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About

An essential nutrient and antioxidant. Required for collagen synthesis and immune function. Humans cannot synthesize it and must obtain it from diet.

Molecular Properties

Formula
C6H8O6
Molecular Weight
176.12 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C(O)[C@H]1O