galactonolactone

Noun

Meaning

galactonolactone (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) The lactone, (3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxepan-2-one, of galactonic acid

Examples

L -Galactose reacts with the enzyme L -galactose dehydrogenase, whereby the lactone ring opens and forms again but with between the carbonyl on C1 and hydroxyl group on the C4, resulting in L -galactonolactone. Source: Internet

L -Galactonolactone then reacts with the mitochondrial flavoenzyme L -galactonolactone dehydrogenase. citation to produce ascorbic acid. Source: Internet

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