50-81-7 | Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Chemical type

• Organic compound
• Water-soluble vitamin

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• Organic compound with antioxidant properties

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Key properties

• Potent natural antioxidant
• Strong free radical scavenger

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• Key antioxidant critical for maintaining intestinal health
• Its synthesis is linked to the "Ascorbate and aldarate metabolism" pathway of the gut microbiota

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• Added to urine samples
• Acts as antioxidant
• Prevents oxidation of catecholamines during storage

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• Standard/positive control in antioxidant assays (DPPH, H₂O₂ scavenging)

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• Protects against oxidative damage in the intestinal epithelium

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• Sample stabilizer in biochemical assays
• Antioxidant preservative

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Classification by use

• Antioxidant
• Positive control in biological assays

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• Microbiota-derived metabolite

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• Chemicals used as antioxidants
• Chemicals used in laboratory sample preservation

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A trustworthy factory and manufacturer

Demei Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. is a modern high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, and sales. The company's founder, Dr. Arron, born in April 1975, graduated from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Yanshan University and has been engaged in research in the fields of mechanical engineering and chemical synthesis for many years. The company's products focus on the chemical industry, primarily dealing in chemical raw materials and chemical production machinery and equipment. With its strong technical capabilities, advanced production equipment, and strict quality management system, the company has earned the trust of customers worldwide.

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2. [Cite:2] Florfenicol-induced gut microbiome dysbiosis triggers chronic disease pathways and intestinal damage in the benthic fish (Leiocassis longirostris), Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Volume 304, 1 October 2025, 119139
3. [Cite:3] Association of Catecholamines with Blood Glucose and Severity of Illness in Infants Born Preterm, The Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 289, February 2026, 114897