Showing chemical card for 2,3-dioxo-L-gulonate (CFc000283556)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:56 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283556
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2,3-dioxo-L-gulonate
Definition
2,3-dioxo-l-gulonate belongs to sugar acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a saccharide unit which bears a carboxylic acid group. 2,3-dioxo-l-gulonate is soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2,3-dioxo-l-gulonate can be found in a number of food items such as gram bean, oriental wheat, agave, and horseradish, which makes 2,3-dioxo-l-gulonate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sugar acids and derivatives. Sugar acids and derivatives are compounds containing a saccharide unit which bears a carboxylic acid group.
