Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2-KETO-L-GULONIC ACID | [CAS]
342385-52-8 | [Synonyms]
2-KETO-L-GULONIC ACID 2-KETO-L-GULONIC ACID HYDRATE 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid hydrate,90% 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid hydrateE chem L-xylo-2-Hexulosonicacid, hydrate (9CI) | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-403-5 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H10O7 | [MDL Number]
MFCD06799011 | [MOL File]
342385-52-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
194.14 |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
beige crystalline powder | [Melting point ]
159-162 °C
| [storage temp. ]
Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere | [solubility ]
DMSO (Slightly), Water (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
Off-White to Pale Beige | [Stability:]
Hygroscopic |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
beige crystalline powder | [Uses]
L-xylo-2-Hexulosonic Acid Hydrate is the direct precursor of vitamin C (A786990); a physiological antioxidant and coenzyme for a number of hydroxylation reactions. Required for collagen synthesis and widely distributed in plants and animals. Inadequate intake results in deficiency syndromes such as scurvy. Also used as an antimicrobial and antioxidant in foodstuffs. | [Definition]
ChEBI: 2-dehydro-L-idonic acid is a ketoaldonic acid. It is functionally related to a L-idonic acid and a L-gulonic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-dehydro-L-idonate. |
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