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DL-ascorbic acid

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Also known as ascorbic acid

group of chemical compounds

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Has part
oxygen
Named after
scurvy
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different from
ascorbate
Commons category
Ascorbic acid
chemical formula
C₆H₈O₆
has characteristic
vinylogy
subject has role
vitamer
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Encyclopedic overview

Names

IUPAC name l-threo-Hex-2-enono-1,4-lactone

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