erythorbic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alternativeName D-erythro-hex-2-enonic acid gamma-lactone
isoascorbic acid
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:CASNumber 89-65-6
gptkbp:category gptkb:food
antioxidant
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C6H8O6
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1933
gptkbp:EC_number E315
gptkbp:function prevents oxidation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label erythorbic acid
gptkbp:IUPACName (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one
gptkbp:meltingPoint 166–172 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 176.12 g/mol
gptkbp:relatedTo ascorbic acid
gptkbp:solubility soluble
gptkbp:usedAs food antioxidant
gptkbp:usedIn processed foods
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sodium_Erythorbate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7