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| Name | C |
| Common Name | Vitamin C |
| Chemical Formula | C6H8O6 |
| Chemical Class | Water-soluble vitamin; Organic acid |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
| CAS Number | 50-81-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.1200 g/mol |
| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic: Scurvy prevention; Antioxidant; Immune support; Herbal: wound healing; collagen[ref?] synthesis; Naturopathic: adrenal support; stress reduction; TCM: qi tonification; Ayurvedic: Rasayana; rejuvenation |
| Toxicity | Low toxicity; high doses may cause gastrointestinal upset; diarrhea; kidney stones in susceptible individuals |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water; insoluble in lipids |
| Pharmacological Effects | Antioxidant activity; Collagen biosynthesis; Iron absorption enhancement; Histamine degradation; Nitric oxide[ref?] modulation |
| Found in Herbs | Acerola cherry[?]; Rose hips[?]; Camu camu[?]; Indian gooseberry[?] |
| Found in Foods | Citrus fruits; Bell peppers; Strawberries; Broccoli; Kale |
| Found in Drugs | Ascorbic acid[?]; Multivitamins[?]; Intravenous vitamin C[?][ref?] preparations[?] |
| Research Notes | Role in cardiovascular health; Potential anticancer effects; Immune modulation in infections; Bioavailability[ref?] varies by form |
| Reference | PubChem CID 54670067; Wikipedia: Vitamin C |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ascorbic-acid |
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