Detection of ascorbic acid based on its quenching effect on luminol–artemisinin chemiluminescence

M with a detection limit of 50 nM, which is more sensitive than many other reported methods. This CL approach was utilized to detect AA in vitamin C tablets by applying the standard addition method, and the recoveries of 104.0%, 96.8% and 103.4% were obtained, respectively, at concentrations of 1 μM, 5 μM and 10 μM with a RSD value of less than 3.6%. This developed method for AA assay is distinguished by its fastness, reproducibility, easy operation and good selectivity.