2-Keto-L-gulonic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 3031-98-9]

Identification

• Name: 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-keto-L-gulonate; Methyl L-xylo-hexulosonate; NSC 163924
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₇
• Molecular Weight: 208.17
• CAS Registry Number: 3031-98-9

Properties

• Solubility: Soluble (62 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.532±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 158-159 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Sumiki, Yusuke; Nippon Nogei Kagaku Kaishi 1952, V25, P198-200.