Potassium Ascorbate

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0015421-15-5

Chemical Formula

C6-H7-K-O6

Molecular Weight

214

Therapeutic Category

Mineral supplement

Chemical Names

Potassium (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-olate (IUPAC)

Potassium L-ascorbate

Foreign Name

• Kalium ascorbat (German)

Generic Name

• Monopotassium ascorbate (IS)

Brand Name

• Boi K Aspartico
  Merck, Spain

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IUPAC	International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
IS	Inofficial Synonym

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