D-Arabinose is a reducing sugar. It is a pentose analog of D-ribose that is a constituent of mycobacterial cell wall arabinogalactans. It is also a substrate for D-erythroascorbic acid synthesis in yeast.
Synthetic uses:
Preparation of 3,4-O-isopropylidene derivative and oxidative cleavage;
Synthesis of 2-deoxy derivative;
Selective 5-deoxygenation
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Name |
D-Arabinose |
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Synonyms |
D-(-)-Arabinose;
D-Arabinopyranose |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula |
C5H10O5 |
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Molecular Weight |
150.13 |
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CAS Registry Number |
10323-20-3, 28697-53-2 |
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Specification |
99% |
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Appearance |
White crystalline, odorless |
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Assay |
99% min |
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Specific Rotation |
-103.5 ~ -104.5 degree |
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Melting Point |
153~160 degree Celsius |
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Loss on Drying |
Not more than 1.0% |
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Quality Standard |
Customer's Standards |
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Availability |
Regular production |
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Packing |
In 25KG net each, cardboard drums with inner plastic bags. |
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