medicinal chemistry of vitamin C

1. Speaker :

2. Vitamin C, also known as
ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble
nutrient found in some foods that is
necessary for normal growth and
development.

3. Vitamin C,
is present in citrus fruits,
tomato, potato, orange ,lemon
juices and green vegetables.
It should be taken 65-90mg
regulary.

5. Szent gyorgi in
1932 isolated
vitamin C from
lemon juice.

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H2
Ni
-2[H]
A.subsidans
Glucuronic acid Glucuronic acid
Lactone
Gulono lactone
Oxogulono lactone
Gulono
Lactone
Oxidase

8. C6H8O6
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
& SAR:

9. ASCORBIC ACID DERIVATIVES:

10. THERAPEUTIC USE:
Cardiovascular disorders,
Common cold,
Vision problems,
Sun burn or different skin
problems,
Cancer,
Chronic pain etc.

11. DISEASE: