L-Gulonic acid, 5,6-O-(1-methylethylidene)-, g-lactone


Chemical Name: L-Gulonic acid, 5,6-O-(1-methylethylidene)-, g-lactone
CAS Number: 94697-68-4
Product Number: AG00IIGD(AGN-PC-0W4B5Q)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C9H14O6
Molecular Weight: 218.20386

Identification/Properties


Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
218.205g/mol
XLogP3:
-1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
6
Rotatable Bond Count:
1
Exact Mass:
218.079g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
218.079g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
85.2A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
15
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
276
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
4
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
N/A
Signal Word:
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
-
Precautionary Statements:
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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5,6-O-Isopropylidene-L-gulono-1,4-lactone, a chemical compound with significant utility in chemical synthesis, acts as a versatile building block in organic chemistry. Its application extends to the synthesis of various pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the creation of compounds related to vitamin C derivatives. By serving as a crucial starting material, this lactone enables the formation of intricate molecular structures with specific stereochemical configurations, essential for the synthesis of biologically active compounds. Moreover, the strategic introduction of the isopropylidene protective group in the molecule provides stability and enables selective manipulation of functional groups during subsequent synthetic steps, ensuring efficient and controlled transformations. Its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of important molecules highlights the compound's importance in the realm of chemical synthesis.