Ascorbic Acid, 100 g

Supplied by STEMCELL Technologies as a crystalline research-grade small molecule, this compound is a naturally occurring lactone that acts as an electron donor and shows antioxidant activity, particularly against reactive oxygen species. It is not produced by humans or other primates and is also known as L-ascorbic acid or Vitamin C.

According to the manufacturer documentation, the chemical identity is (R)-5-((S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one (CAS 50-81-7), with molecular formula C6H8O6 and molecular weight 176.1 g/mol. The material is reported as ≥ 95% purity and is supplied as a solid. The product is stable at -20°C as supplied, should be protected from prolonged exposure to light, and is stable as supplied for 12 months from date of receipt.

STEMCELL Technologies lists published research applications including supporting proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells, increasing the efficiency of reprogramming mouse and human fibroblasts to induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, preventing aberrant DNA methylation of the Dlk1-Dio3 locus during somatic cell reprogramming, promoting differentiation of osteoblasts from human and mouse mesenchymal cells and from mouse embryonic stem cells, and enhancing differentiation of cardiomyocytes from mouse embryonic stem cells. The product is intended for research use only and is not for human or animal diagnostic or therapeutic uses.