L-Ascorbic Acid

DESCRIPTION

Ascorbic acid, vitamin C, is commonly produced in plants and many animals to the exclusion of humans and other primates. It can serve as an electron donor and powerful antioxidant. It is reported to be useful in enhancing the generation of human and mouse chemically induced PSCs and enhances the differentiation of embryonic stem cells into cardiac myocytes.

DETAILS

Purity: ≥95%
Synonyms: Vitamin C, Ascorbate
Cas Number: 50-81-7
References: Takahashi, T., Lord, B., Schulze, P. C., Fryer, R. M., Sarang, S. S., Gullans, S. R., & Lee, R. T. (2003). Ascorbic acid enhances differentiation of embryonic stem cells into cardiac myocytes. Circulation, 107(14), 1912-1916. Yan, J., Studer, L., & McKay, R. D. (2001). Ascorbic acid increases the yield of dopaminergic neurons derived from basic fibroblast growth factor expanded mesencephalic precursors. Journal of neurochemistry, 76(1), 307-311. Choi, K. M., Seo, Y. K., Yoon, H. H., Song, K. Y., Kwon, S. Y., Lee, H. S., & Park, J. K. (2008). Effect of ascorbic acid on bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Journal of bioscience and bioengineering, 105(6), 586-594.
Application: FA
Formulation: Crystalline solid
Chemical Name: (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
Molecular Weight: 176.1
Molecular Formula: C6H8O6
Storage Conditions: Product should be kept at -20°C.
Pubchem Openeye Can Smiles: C(C(C1C(=C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O