L-Ascorbic Acid

$274.68

Product Description

L-Ascorbic Acid, or more commonly known as Vitamin C, is a calcium channel inhibitor. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant and mild reducing agent. Ascorbic Acid is an important vitamin used to encourage cell growth when in culture.

Solutions of Ascorbic Acid are light-sensitive and will quickly oxidize. It is best to prepare a fresh solution each time to minimize oxidation. Ultra Pure Ascorbic Acid is of >99% purity and tested extensively for impurities.

Vitamin C is a component of MUSA (Banana) Multiplication Medium for plant tissue culture.


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References

See 'Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside Pretreatment Protects Cells from Ionizing Radiation, UVC, and Short Wavelength of UVB' by PubMed.

Technical Specifications

Grade: Molecular Biology Grade
Synonyms: Ascorbic Acid
CAS#: 50-81-7
Molecular Weight: 176.12
Molecular Formula: C6H8O6
Shelf Life: 2 years
Ship Temperature: RT
Storage Temperature: RT
Hazmat Shipping: Non-hazardous

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Technical Documentation

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)