Methyl 2-keto-L-gulonate

CAS: 3031-98-9

Ref. 3D-FM174850

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-keto-L-gulonate
• Synonyms: 2-Hexulosonic Acid, Methyl Ester, 2-keto-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Gulonic acid methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-xylo-2-Hexulosonic acid, methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-xylo-Hexulosonic acid, methyl ester, Gulonic acid, 2-keto-, methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Methyl 2-keto-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-gulonate, Methyl <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-xylo-2-hexulosonate, Methyl <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-xylo-hexulosonate, NSC 163924
• CAS: 3031-98-9

Description

Methyl 2-keto-L-gulonate is a monomer that is used in the synthesis of polymers. It can be prepared by a two-step process, starting with the reaction of methyl 2-ketoglutarate and sodium carbonate. In the first step, methyl 2-ketoglutarate reacts with an acid catalyst to form a keto ester product. This product then undergoes hydrolysis in order to produce the desired monomer, methyl 2-keto-L-gulonate. The reaction rate increases as temperature increases and decreases as pH increases. Reaction time also affects the yield of product; longer times result in lower yields because some reactants are consumed. Methyl 2-keto-L-gulonate can be purified by chromatography using a solvent like methanol or acetonitrile and then reisolation by precipitation with ammonium sulfate or deionized water.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 208.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder