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