MeSH definition : The reversibly oxidized form of ascorbic acid. It is the lactone of 2,3-DIKETOGULONIC
ACID and has antiscorbutic activity in man on oral ingestion.;
MeSH synonym : acid, dehydroascorbic;
MeSH CAS label : L-threo-2,3-Hexodiulosonic acid, gamma-lactone;
MeSH Related Number : 490-83-5 (Dehydroascorbic acid);