Ribonolactone (CAS No: 5336-08-3) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Ribavirin. 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-Ribono-gamma-lactone, Ribonic acid-1,4-lactone
CAS No: 5336-08-3
PubChem CID: 111064
Mol Formula: C5H8O5
Mol Weight: 148.11 g/mol
Used in API: Ribavirin
IUPAC Name: (3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one
API Intermediate Description: Ribonolactone is the cyclic ester (lactone) form of ribonic acid, produced by oxidation of D-ribose. It serves as an important intermediate in carbohydrate and nucleoside chemistry due to its reactive lactone ring. Ribonolactone is often used in the synthesis of ribose derivatives and biologically active compounds.
