Properties
Description
5,6-O-Isopropylidene-L-gulonic acid-1,4-lactone is a protected lactone derivative of L-gulonic acid, soluble in organic solvents and a chiral building block.
Molecular Formula
C9H14O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
5,6-O-Isopropylidene-L-gulonic acid-1,4-lactone is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
5,6-O-Isopropylidene-L-gulonic acid-1,4-lactone can serve as a chiral building block for the synthesis of biologically active compounds.