What is the formula for ascorbic acid?

Answer by  brooklyne (46)

Ascorbic acid has the molecular formula C6H8O6, meaning the compound contains 6 atoms of Carbon, 8 atoms of Hydrogen, and 6 atoms of Oxygen. Under the IUPAC system, it is called (5R)-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one . One form of ascorbic acid is commonly known as Vitamin C, an organic sugar acid with antioxidant properties.

Answer by  sindhujayasree (13)

C6H8O6 iupac name: 1,2 dy hydroxyethyl,3,4 dehydroxyfuran,2-one 25gm boxes, usp/fcc grade powder (vitamine c) C6 H8O6 is molecular formula orgin china, appearence- powder, melting point, zero degree c,approx i90,PH (5%W/V)