68539-16-2

Basic information

• Product Name: (-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate
• Synonyms: (-)-2,3:4,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-2-keto-L-gulonic Acid )-2,3:4,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate;(-)-2,3:4,6-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-2-KETO-L-GULONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE;2,3:4,6-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-2-KETO-L-GULONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE;(-)-2,3:4,6-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-ALPHA-L-XYLO-2-HEXULOFURANOSONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE;2,3:4,6-DI-O-ISOPROPYLIDENE-ALPHA-L-XYLO-2-HEXULOFURANOSONIC ACID MONOHYDRATE;DIKEGULAC MONOHYDRATE;(-)-2,3:4,6-Di-O-isoproyplidene-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate
• CAS NO: 68539-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C12H20O8
• Molecular Weight: 292.28
• Product Categories: Biochemistry;Gulose;O-Substituted Sugars;Plant Growth Regulators;Plant Growth Trgulators (Others);Sugar Acids;Sugars
• Mol File: 68539-16-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 88-90 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 445.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 223.3 °C
• Appearance: /
• Vapor Pressure: 2.14E-09mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: -20 ° (C=2, MeOH)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Merck: 14,3199
• CAS DataBase Reference: (-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate(68539-16-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate(68539-16-2)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 68539-16-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate is a chemical compound that is used in the production of vitamin C. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and organic solvents. (-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate is a key intermediate in the synthesis of L-ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining the health of the body. The monohydrate form of this compound indicates that it contains one molecule of water per molecule of the chemical, which can affect its stability and storage conditions. (-)-Diacetone-2-keto-L-gulonic acid monohydrate is commonly used in pharmaceutical and food industries for the production of vitamin C supplements and fortified foods.

InChI:InChI=1/C12H18O7.H2O/c1-10(2)15-5-6-7(17-10)8-12(16-6,9(13)14)19-11(3,4)18-8;/h6-8H,5H2,1-4H3,(H,13,14);1H2/t6-,7+,8-,12+;/m0./s1