Properties
Description
2,3:5,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-L-gulonolactone is a protected lactone derivative of L-gulonic acid, soluble in organic solvents and a chiral building block.
Molecular Formula
C12H18O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,3:5,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-L-gulonolactone is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2,3:5,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-L-gulonolactone can serve as a chiral synthon for the synthesis of L-gulose-derived molecules.
