D-Galactono-1,4-lactone

• CAT Number: R041176
• CAS Number: 2782-07-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O6
• Molecular Weight: 178.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: D-Galactonic Acid Gamma-lactone; D-Galactonic Acid γ-Lactone; 1,4-D-Galactonolactone; D-Galactonic Acid 1,4-lactone; D-Galactono-1,4-lactone; D-Galactono-γ-lactone; NSC 102762; γ-D-Galactonolactone
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (3R,4R,5S)-5-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h2-5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,3-,4-,5+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: SXZYCXMUPBBULW-AIHAYLRMSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C1C(C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O

D-Galactono-1,4-lactone (Cat.No:R041176) is a naturally occurring compound and a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of vitamin C in humans. It serves as a substrate for the enzyme L-gulono-1,4-lactone oxidase, which catalyzes the final step in vitamin C production. This compound plays a vital role in maintaining human health.