Vitamin C Toxicity (LD50)

The median lethal dose (LD50) for Vitamin C is

11900 mg

per

*Value is measured via oral route in rat

Compound Information

Vitamin C (Also known as: l-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, L(+)-Ascorbic acid) is a white to very pale yellow crystalline powder with a pleasant sharp acidic taste. Almost odorless, it is a water soluble vitamin found in citrus fruits and green vegetables and deficiency of which is the cause of scurvy. It can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Molecular weight: 176.12Chemical formula: C₆H₈O₆

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