Solubility Soluble in alcohol, pyridine; moderately soluble in acetone; slightly soluble in glycerol
Formula
C6H8O6
Mol. Weight
176.12
CAS #
89-65-6
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid; Dry Powder
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the 1930s as an isomer of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Developed primarily as an antioxidant preservative in foods and cosmetics, with less antioxidant skin benefit than L-ascorbic acid.
