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L-Ascorbic Acid: Properties, Reactions, Production and Uses
L-ascorbic acid, also known as (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one, is the IUPAC designation for vitamin C. It is a white or odorless powder or crystal with an acidic taste that is found in nature and has antiscorbutic activity, meaning it prevents scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.
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