| Description | L-Gulono-1,4-lactone is a substrate of L-gulono-1,4-lactone oxidoreductase, which catalyzes the last step of the biosynthesis of L-ascorbic (Vitamin) C. |
| molecular weight | 178.14 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O6 |
| CAS | 1128-23-0 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (280.68 mM) H2O: 30 mg/mL (168.41 mM) |
| References | 1. Wolucka BA, et al. Mycobacterium tuberculosis possesses a functional enzyme for the synthesis of vitamin C, L-gulono-1,4-lactone dehydrogenase. FEBS J. 2006 Oct;273(19):4435-45. |