Common molecules sample 96487

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Empirical formula:	C₆H₈O₆
a:	6.398 Å
b:	6.244 Å
c:	17.100 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	99.33 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	674.09 Å³
Space group:	P2₁
Calculated density:	0.868 g/cm³
Color:	colorless
Z:	2
Temperature:	-165.0 °C
Formula weight:	176.126 g/mole
R(F):	0.0350
R_w(F):	0.0330
Summary:	The sample was stock material recrystallized from water. A small, well-form
Crystallographer:	J. C. Huffman
Common name:	Vitamin C
Common name:	Ascorbic Acid
Short description:	Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is used in many biochemical pathways in the human body.
Keyword:	scurvy
Keyword:	nutrient
Keyword:	antioxidant
Layman's explanation:	Vitamin C is used to help heal wounds and burns, and is also used for maintaining collagen, a protein that strengthens skin, bones, tendons, and gums. It is a strong antioxidant that reduces free radicals, compounds that oxidize and damage delicate tissues in the body. Humans can not manufacture Vitamin C; instead it is ingested by eating foods such as oranges and lemons. Lack of vitamin C causes many problems in the body: wounds take longer to heal, free radicals do more damage, and in extreme cases, Vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy.
Citation of a publication:	unpublished
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Contributed by Indiana University
Status:	Complete, visible to public