L-(+)-Arabinose, 99%, Alfa Aesar™

Brand:  Alfa Aesar A11921.30

Product Code. 11453904

Description

Applications
L-(+)-Arabinose is used to identify and differentiate and characterize pentose sugar isomerase. It is also used as the carbon source in microbial culture. It is involved in the bioproduction of L-ribose. It finds application in the production of savory reaction flavors. Its derivatives are used in the development of antiviral agents such as nucleoside. It acts as a base component of hemicellulose and pectin.

Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• Chemical Name or Material: L-(+)-Arabinose
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅
• Formula Weight: 150.13

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: L-(+)-Arabinose
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Formula Weight: 150.13
• Quantity: 250g

• CAS: 87-72-9
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅
• Melting Point: 156° to 160°C