Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble micronutrient required for multiple biological functions.In addition to its antiscorbutic action, vitamin C is a potent reducing agent and scavenger of free radicals in biological systems.

Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production. Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.

Application

Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, is one of the most important water-soluble vitamins. The main function of this compound is to prevent and treat scurvy and to act as an antioxidant, although it is also related to other functions.