The chemical reactions and pathways involving L-ascorbic acid, (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate; L-ascorbic acid is vitamin C and has co-factor and anti-oxidant activities in many species. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198506732 GOC:jl ]
Synonyms: ascorbate metabolic process vitamin C metabolism L-ascorbic acid metabolism ascorbate metabolism vitamin C metabolic process