Glucuronolactone (CAS No: 32449-92-6) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Ascorbic acid. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: D-Glucurono-6,3-lactone, D-Glucuronolactone
CAS No: 32449-92-6
PubChem CID: 92283
Mol Formula: C6H8O6
Mol Weight: 176.12 g/mol
Used in API: Ascorbic acid
IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-[(2S,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxooxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde
API Intermediate Description: Glucuronolactone is an endogenous glucose metabolite and lactone of glucuronic acid that occurs naturally in the body and in some plant gums and connective tissues. It is best known industrially as a common ingredient in energy drinks, where it is used at doses far above normal dietary exposure and marketed (largely without robust evidence) for energy, cognitive, and “detox” benefits.
