2-Keto-L-gulonic acid
- CAS NO.：342385-52-8
- Empirical Formula: C6H12O8
- Molecular Weight: 212.15
- MDL number: MFCD06799011
- EINECS: 627-666-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:53:40
What is 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid?
Chemical properties
beige crystalline powder
The Uses of 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid
2-Keto-L-gulonic Acid is used in biological studies for the formation of sorbitol metabolism by Acetobacter melanogenus.
The Uses of 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid
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.
Properties of 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid
| 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 |
Safety information for 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid
Computed Descriptors for 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid
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