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L-Arabinose
Other name: L-(+)-Arabinose; L-Arabinopyranose
CAS:87-72-9, 5328-37-0
Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
Purity: 99%
L-arabinose, a kind of aldopentoses, is a low-calorie sweetener that inhibits sucrase activity and prevents increase of blood glucose. Therefore, it can prevent fat accumulation and acts against high blood glucose disease.
L-arabinose, more common than D-arabinose in nature, can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate, preparing culture medium and be used for synthesis in the flavor industry.
Synthetic uses:
Preparation of 3,4-O-isopropylidene derivative and oxidative cleavage;
Synthesis of 2-deoxy derivative;
Selective 5-deoxygenation
| Name | L-Arabinose |
| Synonyms | L-(+)-Arabinose; L-Arabinopyranose |
| Molecular Structure | |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 |
| CAS Registry Number | 87-72-9 |
| Specification | 98% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder, odorless |
| Assay | 98% min |
| Specific Rotation | 103 degree |
| Melting Point | 160~163 degree Celsius |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0% |
| Quality Standard | Customer's Standards |
| Availability | Regular production |
| Packing | In 25KG net each, cardboard drums with inner plastic bags. |