Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of α-D-Gulofuranose, 1,2:5,6-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene) (CAS: 14686-89-6)?
Answer
α-D-Gulofuranose, 1,2:5,6-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene) (CAS: 14686-89-6) is a cyclic ketose with a molecular weight of approximately 272.3 g/mol. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 179-182 °C. The compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in ethanol. Chemically, it is highly reactive towards hydrolysis and oxidation.
About
CAS No
14686-89-6
English Name
α-D-Gulofuranose, 1,2:5,6-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-
Molecular Formula
C12H20O6
Molecular Weight
260.28 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(OCC(O1)C2C(C3C(O2)OC(O3)(C)C)O)C
InChIKey
KEJGAYKWRDILTF-HOTMZDKISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 07:35
