l-gulonolactone
Pronunciation: gū-lon′ō-lak′tōn
Definition: The immediate precursor of ascorbic acid in those animals capable of ascorbic acid biosynthesis.
Synonym(s): dihydroascorbic acid, l-gulono-γ-lactone
Pronunciation: gū-lon′ō-lak′tōn
Definition: The immediate precursor of ascorbic acid in those animals capable of ascorbic acid biosynthesis.
Synonym(s): dihydroascorbic acid, l-gulono-γ-lactone