Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to pentonic acid in synthesis (CAS: 22373-09-7)?
Answer
Alternatives to pentonic acid in synthesis include similar carboxylic acids, such as galactaric acid or gluconic acid, which can serve as precursors or substituting reagents. Isomers or analogs like 5-keto-3-deoxy-manno-octulosonic acid (KDO) might also be explored as viable alternatives.
About
CAS No
22373-09-7
English Name
Pentonic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H10O6
Molecular Weight
166.13 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O.C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O.[Ca+2]
InChIKey
QXKAIJAYHKCRRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 23:05
