2-Ketogulonic acid

Name: 2-Ketogulonic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021252

About 2-Ketogulonic acid

Listed under CAS 21675-47-8, 2-Ketogulonic acid is an impurity of Ascorbic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H10O7, molecular weight 194.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid. It is also known as D-Sorbosonic Acid or Provitamin C.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

This Ascorbic acid impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Ketogulonic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Ketogulonic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-021252
CAS Number	21675-47-8
IUPAC name	(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₇
Molecular weight	194.14 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0427
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VBUYCZFBVCCYFD-FLRLBIABSA-N
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)C(=O)O)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	159793

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 7
TPSA	135 Å²
Synonyms	D-Sorbosonic Acid, Provitamin C, GlyTouCan:G43772VI, xylo-2-Hexulosonic acid, rel-(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid, 2-Keto-L-idonic acid, Gulonic acid, 2-oxo-, Xylo-Hexulosonic Acid, Carboxy-xylose, D-Xylo-hexulosonic Acid

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Ketogulonic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Ketogulonic acid is 21675-47-8. It is also known as D-Sorbosonic Acid, Provitamin C, GlyTouCan:G43772VI.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Ketogulonic acid?

2-Ketogulonic acid has the molecular formula C6H10O7 and a molecular weight of 194.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoic acid.

What is 2-Ketogulonic acid used for?

2-Ketogulonic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Ketogulonic acid can I order?

We supply 2-Ketogulonic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Ketogulonic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Ketogulonic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Ketogulonic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Ketogulonic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.