L-Gulurono-6,3-lactone

CAS: 14474-04-5

Ref. 3D-MG15414

Product Information

• Name: L-Gulurono-6,3-lactone
• Synonyms: L-Gulofurano-6,3-lactoneL-Gulofuranuronic acid gamma-lactone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: L-Gulurono-6,3-lactone is a methylated carbohydrate that can be modified with a variety of functional groups. It is used in the synthesis of saccharides and oligosaccharides. L-Gulurono-6,3-lactone has been shown to bind to a variety of proteins, including amyloid beta protein and human serum albumin.This compound is synthesized by reacting L-glucose with 2 equivalents of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in acetic acid at room temperature. It is also fluorinated by reacting it with sodium borohydride and hydrogen fluoride in methanol at -78°C.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 176.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder