Ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 50-81-7, with the molecular formula C₆H₈O₆, and a molar mass of 176.12 g/mol.

The molecule contains 20 atoms connected by 20 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -1.6 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 107 Ų, 4 donors and 6 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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