Galactonic acid - CAS 13382-27-9

Galactonic acid, a sugar acid, serves as a metabolic byproduct of galactose degradation. It is produced through the conversion of galactose into galactonolactone by galactose dehydrogenase. This intermediate subsequently undergoes spontaneous or enzymatic transformation to form galactonic acid [1].

Others, Endogenous Metabolite

Metabolism, Others

13346

C6H12O7

196.16

OC[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Small Compound