Preferred Label : Ascorbic Acid;
NCIt synonyms : C Vitamin; Vitamin-C; VIT C; 2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4,5-dihydroxy-furan-3-one; Vitamin C; L-Ascorbic Acid;
NCIt related terms : Ce-Vi-Sol; Cenolate; C-Long; Cecon; Cevalin;
NCIt definition : A natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent reducing and
antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying
reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective
tissue, skin, and capillaries. Found in citrus and other fruits, and in vegetables,
vitamin C cannot be produced or stored by humans and must be obtained in the diet.
(NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
Ascorbic acid helps fight infections, heal wounds, and keep tissues healthy. It is
an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive
chemicals). Ascorbic acid is found in all fruits and vegetables, especially citrus
fruits, strawberries, cantaloupe, green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, leafy greens,
and potatoes. It is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every
day. Ascorbic acid is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types
of cancer.; CRCH: The functional and primary form of vitamin C; it is the enolic form of an alpha-ketolactone.;
UNII : PQ6CK8PD0R;
InChIKey : CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N;
CAS number : 50-81-7;
Drug name : Cecon; Cenolate; Asorbicap; Cevalin; C-Long; Ce-Vi-Sol; Cetane;
Chemical formula : C6H8O6;
NSC code : 33832;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:29073;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000439436; CDR0000439435; 00243; NSC0033832; 46306;
Origin ID : C285;
UMLS CUI : C0003968;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- vitamin C [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
- See also (suggested by CISMeF)
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Validated automatic mappings to BTNT
- concept_is_in_subset
- is_component_of_chemotherapy_regimen
