Carbohydrates
L-arabinose
L-arabinose
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.
Product Information
| CAS Number: | 87-72-9, 5328-37-0 |
| Synonym: | L-Arabinose; L-(+)-Arabinose; L-Arabinopyranose |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 150.13 |
| Appearance: | white powder |
| Purity by HPLC: | 98% min |
| Storage: | Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers |
Application
Intermediate
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