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D-Glucuronic Acid

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
D-glucopyranuronic acid
Synonyms
D-(+)-Glucuronic Acid
Glucosiduronic Acid
Glucuronic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 6556-12-3

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 153-155°C
Solubility Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
D-Glucuronic acid is widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdoms. D-Glucuronic acid usually occurs in ‘’paired’’ form as a glycosidic combination with phenols, alcohols. Such glucuronides form in the liver to detoxify poisonous hydroxyl-containing

REFERENCES

  • Levene, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 92, 257 (1931)
  • Miyamoto, I., et al.: Anal. Biochem., 115, 308 (1931)