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Lactones

Santa Cruz Biotechnology now offers a broad range of lactones for use in various applications. Lactones, a group of cyclic esters, are integral to scientific research due to their diverse chemical properties and versatile applications. These compounds, formed through the intramolecular esterification of hydroxy acids, serve as essential intermediates in organic synthesis, facilitating the creation of complex molecules through various ring-opening and polymerization reactions. In the field of materials science, lactones are utilized in the production of biodegradable polymers and resins, which are critical for developing sustainable materials with reduced environmental impact. Researchers in environmental science leverage lactones to study natural processes and to design eco-friendly chemical solutions. In biochemistry, lactones play a crucial role in the study of enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways, offering insights into fundamental biological processes. They are also important in flavor and fragrance chemistry, where their unique aromatic properties are harnessed to create a wide range of scents and flavors. Analytical chemists use lactones as standards and reagents to facilitate the identification and quantification of compounds in complex mixtures. The ability of lactones to participate in various chemical transformations makes them valuable tools in synthetic chemistry, enabling the development of novel compounds and materials. Their broad applicability across multiple scientific disciplines underscores their importance in driving innovation and expanding our understanding of chemical and biological systems. View detailed information on our available lactones by clicking on the product name.

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Fluorescein O-methacrylate

480439-15-4sc-279165
1 g
$311.00
(0)

Fluorescein O-methacrylate, a lactone, exhibits remarkable photophysical properties due to its conjugated system, which enhances its fluorescence efficiency. The presence of the methacrylate group introduces unique steric effects, influencing polymerization kinetics and enabling controlled radical polymerization. Its ability to form hydrogen bonds can lead to intriguing supramolecular interactions, affecting solubility and reactivity in various environments. This compound's distinct electronic structure allows for selective reactivity in cross-coupling reactions, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis.

Coumarin 307

55804-70-1sc-294107
sc-294107A
100 mg
250 mg
$246.00
$486.00
(0)

Coumarin 307, a lactone, showcases intriguing photochemical behavior attributed to its rigid aromatic structure, which facilitates efficient energy transfer processes. Its unique electron-rich environment promotes specific interactions with metal ions, enhancing its role in coordination chemistry. The compound's ability to undergo intramolecular cyclization contributes to its stability and reactivity, while its distinct solubility profile allows for tailored applications in diverse solvent systems.

FlAsH-EDT2

212118-77-9sc-363644
sc-363644A
sc-363644B
25 mg
100 mg
1 g
$430.00
$1469.00
$9180.00
5
(1)

FlAsH-EDT2, a lactone, exhibits remarkable fluorescence properties due to its unique structural configuration, which allows for effective intramolecular charge transfer. This compound engages in selective binding with thiol groups, leading to the formation of stable adducts that influence its reactivity. Its distinct solubility characteristics enable it to participate in various solvent-mediated reactions, while its kinetic behavior reveals a propensity for rapid photochemical transformations under specific conditions.

Psoromic acid

7299-11-8sc-363581
sc-363581A
2.5 mg
10 mg
$1030.00
$2050.00
1
(1)

Psoromic acid, a lactone, showcases intriguing reactivity through its ability to undergo ring-opening reactions, which are facilitated by nucleophilic attack on its carbonyl group. This compound exhibits unique intermolecular hydrogen bonding, enhancing its stability in certain environments. Its distinct polar nature allows for effective solvation in various solvents, influencing reaction pathways and kinetics. Additionally, psoromic acid's structural features contribute to its selective interactions with metal ions, impacting its behavior in coordination chemistry.

CFSE

150347-59-4sc-202096
25 mg
$210.00
12
(1)

CFSE, a lactone, exhibits remarkable reactivity due to its cyclic structure, which can undergo selective hydrolysis under specific conditions. The presence of a carbonyl group allows for unique electrophilic interactions, promoting nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its conformational flexibility influences molecular packing and crystallization behavior, while the compound's polar characteristics enhance solubility in polar solvents, affecting its reactivity and interaction with other chemical species.

Splitomicin

5690-03-9sc-358701
5 mg
$47.00
(1)

Splitomicin, a lactone, showcases intriguing molecular dynamics attributed to its cyclic framework. This structure facilitates unique intramolecular hydrogen bonding, which can stabilize reactive intermediates during chemical transformations. The compound's distinct electronic distribution enhances its susceptibility to nucleophilic attack, leading to diverse reaction pathways. Additionally, its hydrophobic regions influence aggregation behavior, impacting solubility in various environments and altering its interaction with other molecules.

L-Galactono-1,4-lactone

1668-08-2sc-286080
sc-286080A
1 g
2 g
$428.00
$384.00
1
(0)

L-Galactono-1,4-lactone, as a lactone, exhibits notable stereochemical properties due to its cyclic structure, which influences its reactivity and interaction with other molecules. The presence of hydroxyl groups allows for potential intramolecular interactions, enhancing its stability in certain conditions. Its unique conformation can facilitate specific enzyme-substrate interactions, affecting reaction kinetics and pathways. Furthermore, the compound's polar characteristics contribute to its solubility profile, influencing its behavior in various chemical environments.

Securinine

5610-40-2sc-220097
sc-220097A
50 mg
100 mg
$265.00
$410.00
3
(1)

Securinine, classified as a lactone, features a distinctive cyclic structure that imparts unique conformational flexibility, allowing it to engage in specific molecular interactions. Its lactone ring can participate in hydrogen bonding, influencing its reactivity and stability in various environments. The compound's hydrophobic regions may facilitate interactions with lipid membranes, while its polar functionalities enhance solubility in polar solvents, affecting its overall chemical behavior and reactivity.

DL-Mevalonolactone

674-26-0sc-211365
sc-211365A
1 g
5 g
$153.00
$765.00
2
(1)

DL-Mevalonolactone, a lactone, exhibits a unique cyclic structure that enables it to participate in diverse chemical pathways. Its lactone moiety can undergo ring-opening reactions, leading to the formation of various derivatives. The compound's ability to form intramolecular hydrogen bonds contributes to its stability and influences its reactivity. Additionally, its balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics allows for versatile interactions in different solvent systems, impacting its kinetic behavior in reactions.

Neoandrographolide

27215-14-1sc-490299
5 mg
$341.00
(0)

Neoandrographolide, a lactone, features a distinctive bicyclic structure that facilitates unique molecular interactions, particularly through its capacity for stereochemical variation. This compound can engage in selective electrophilic reactions, influenced by its functional groups, which modulate its reactivity. The presence of multiple chiral centers enhances its potential for stereospecific transformations, while its solubility profile allows for diverse reactivity in polar and non-polar environments, affecting reaction kinetics significantly.