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Ascorbic acid

Also known as Mvc Plus, M.V.C. 9+3, Pteroyl-D-glutamic acid

CAS 54353-24-1Formula C20H23N7O7Molar mass 473.45 g/mol
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Ascorbic acid chemical structure, C20H23N7O7, CAS 54353-24-1
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
54353-24-1
Formula
C20H23N7O7
Molar mass
473.45 g/mol
HS code
293627
Category
Vitamins and nutraceutical actives

What is Ascorbic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Pteroyl-D-glutamic acid is a glutamic acid derivative.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-5-formyl-4-oxo-3,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
CAS number
54353-24-1
Molecular formula
C20H23N7O7
InChIKey
VVIAGPKUTFNRDU-ZGTCLIOFSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H23N7O7/c21-20-25-16-15(18(32)26-20)27(9-28)12(8-23-16)7-22-11-3-1-10(2-4-11)17(31)24-13(19(33)34)5-6-14(29)30/h1-4,9,12-13,22H,5-8H2,(H,24,31)(H,29,30)(H,33,34)(H4,21,23,25,26,32)/t12?,13-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
Nc1nc2c(c(=O)[nH]1)N(C=O)C(CNc1ccc(C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)cc1)CN2
Isomeric SMILES
C1C(N(C2=C(N1)N=C(NC2=O)N)C=O)CNC3=CC=C(C=C3)C(=O)N[C@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Synonyms

  • Mvc Plus
  • M.V.C. 9+3
  • Pteroyl-D-glutamic acid
  • d-folinic acid
  • d-folinicacid
  • Novo-folacid
  • Apo-Folic
  • N-pteroyl-D-glutamic acid
  • Calcium Folinate Impurity 3
  • (2R)-2-[(4-{[(2-amino-5-formyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl)methyl]amino}phenyl)formamido]pentanedioic acid
  • (2R)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-5-ormyl-4-oxo-3,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
  • (4-(((2-amino-5-formyl-4-oxo-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)-D-glutamic acid
  • D-Glutamic acid, N-(4-(((2-amino-5-formyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)-
  • N-(4-{[(2-Amino-5-formyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl)methyl]amino}benzoyl)-D-glutamic acid
  • N-[4-[[(2-amino-5-formyl-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-D-Glutamic acid
  • N-[4-[[(2-Amino-5-formyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-D-glutamic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
473.45 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
473.1659 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.73calc.
Topological polar surface area
219.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
7calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
9calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
34calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.3calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=c1[nH]cnc2c1NC(CNc1ccccc1)CN2

O=c1[nH]cnc2c1NC(CNc1ccccc1)CN2

3 rings, 19 atoms.

85 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ascorbic acid is traded under.

HS 2936.27Indicative HS code

Vitamin C and its derivatives

World exports in 2024
$1.02B
+7.5% vs 2023, imports $1.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China60.4%
  2. United States10.4%
  3. Netherlands9.2%
Top importers
  1. United States18.5%
  2. Netherlands9.9%
  3. Germany7.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Ascorbic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ascorbic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Ascorbic acid?

Pteroyl-D-glutamic acid is a glutamic acid derivative.

What is the CAS number of Ascorbic acid?

The CAS registry number of Ascorbic acid is 54353-24-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ascorbic acid?

The molecular formula of Ascorbic acid is C20H23N7O7 and its molar mass is 473.45 g/mol.

What is Ascorbic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Ascorbic acid include vitamins and supplements in pharmaceuticals, vitamins, minerals and nutrients in food and beverage and feed vitamins in animal feed and nutrition.

Is Ascorbic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ascorbic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Ascorbic acid?

Ascorbic acid is usually classified under HS code 293627 (Vitamin C and its derivatives). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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