L-Gulose
L-Gulose, the putative furanose form of L-sorbosone, is an L-hexose sugar and an intermediate in the biosynthesis of L-Ascorbate (vitamin C) [1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[6027-89-0]
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H312, H332
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/l-gulose.html
Purity
95.0
Solubility
H2O : 250 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Molecular Weight
180.16
Precautions
H302, H312, H332
References & Citations
[1]Teruhide Sugisawa, et al. Microbial production of L-ascorbic acid from D-sorbitol, L-sorbose, L-gulose, and L-sorbosone by Ketogulonicigenium vulgare DSM 4025. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2005 Mar;69 (3) :659-62.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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