Ascorbic Acid : Properties, Synthesis & Applications

Ascorbic acid (AsH-, vitamin C), an essential nutrient for both human health and animal health, participates in a wide range of important biochemical reactions, including the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, and the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. This book provides current research on several properties of ascorbic acid. It also reviews the synthesis and applications of this water-soluble vitamin.