L-Arabinose

Arabinose is an aldopentose – a monosaccharide containing five carbon atoms, and including an aldehyde (CHO) functional group.

L-Arabinose is a low-calorie sweetener and inhibitor of the sucrose. Therefore, it can prevent fat accumulation and diesets.

Product Information:

CAS Number:		87-72-9, 5328-37-0
Synonym:		L-Arabinose; L-(+)-Arabinose; L-Arabinopyranose
Molecular Formula:		C5H10O5
Molecular Weight:		150.13
Appearance:		white powder
Purity by HPLC:		98% min
Test Item:		Apperance, Assay, Loss on drying, Specific rotation, Residue on Ignition
Storage:		Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers

^{Application: 1.      Use as a sucrose enzyme inhibitor to lower the glycaemic index of sucrose containing products 2.      Development of antiviral agents such as nucle oside analogues. 3.      Raw materail for the synthesis of fine chemicals as well as pharmaceutical intermediate 4.      Preparation of bacterial medium in biological industry 5.      Various foods,except food for infants or young children}