Molecular Formula | C6H10O7 |
Molar Mass | 194.14 |
Density | 1.757±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Boling Point | 550.6±50.0 °C(Predicted) |
pKa | 2.10±0.54(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Crystallization (water). Melting point 171 ℃ (small amount of decomposition),[α]-18 (C = 1). Acidic and reductive. The water is moderately soluble. |
Use | an intermediate for the production of vitamin C. |
production method | with sorbitol as raw material synthesis, or L-sorbose as raw material synthesis; Can also be prepared by microbial conversion method. |