Molekula
D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone
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D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone is a cyclic lactone derivative of glucuronic acid, used in biochemical research and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and natural products. It is available with a CAS number of 32449-92-6, molecular formula C6H8O6, and molecular weight 176.12 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature, it carries a warning signal word due to potential hazards.
Molekula supplies D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone at 98.5 - 102% purity in 100 g packs, from £55.80 inc. VAT. It is in stock for same-day dispatch. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, and a safety data sheet is available. Larger quantities, up to multi-tonne, are quoted on request.
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Pricing & pack sizes
In stock — same-day dispatch
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100 g — £46.50 per pack ex VAT · £55.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 170 - 176℃ |
| Specific rotation | 18 - 20 |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | 98.5 - 102% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Appearance of Solution | Clarify and Colourless |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13139248 |
| CAS Number | 32449-92-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-[(2S,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-oxooxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde |
| EC Number | 251-053-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.12 |
| Exact Mass | 176.0321 |
| SMILES | C(=O)[C@@H]([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H](C(=O)O1)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | UYUXSRADSPPKRZ-SKNVOMKLSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H8O6/c7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5/h1-5,8-10H/t2-,3+,4-,5+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 92283 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29322050 |
| Tariff Code | 2932209090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- D-Glucurone
- D-Glucuronic acid lactone
- D-Glucurono-6,3-lactone
- D-Glucuronolactone
- Glucoxy
- GLUCUROLACTONE
- Glucurone
- glucuronolactone
- Glucuronosan
- Guronsan
Frequently asked questions
What is D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone used for?
It is primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of glucuronic acid and related compounds for pharmaceutical and biochemical research.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone?
The formula is C6H8O6 with a molecular weight of 176.12 g/mol.
How should D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone?
It is supplied to a published specification with an assay of 98.5 - 102%, as a white crystalline powder with a melting point of 170 - 176℃, loss on drying of ≤0.5%, residue on ignition of ≤0.1% and heavy metals of ≤10ppm.
Can Molekula supply D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
Where can I buy D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone?
Directly from Molekula, which lists D-Glucurono-3,6-lactone in 100 g packs from £55.80 inc. VAT, with a certificate of analysis for every batch. Larger quantities are quoted on request. Molekula's offices: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States and China.
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