L-Gulono-1,4-lactone
L-Gulono-1,4-lactone is a substrate of L-gulono-1,4-lactone oxidoreductase, which catalyzes the last step of the biosynthesis of L-ascorbic (Vatamin) C. In other words, L-Gulono-1,4-lactone is a direct precursor of vitamin C in animals, in plants and in some protists.
| Trivial name | L-Gulonic acid γ-lactone |
| Catalog Number | CSN23566 |
| Alternative Name(s) | L-Gulonic acid γ-lactone |
| Research Area | / |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O6 |
| CAS# | 1128-23-0 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| SMILES | O=C1O[C@H]([C@@H](O)CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H]1O |
| Size | 1g |
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