Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-(-)-Arabitol, 98%

Description

L-Arabitol, a rare sugar alcohol, is being studied as a food additive that reduces fat deposits in the intestines. L-Arabitol is used as an inducer of xylanase expression in Hypocrea jecorina (Trichoderma reesei). L-Arabitol is used to identify, differentiate and characterize L-arabitol dehydrogenase(s).

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Applications
L-Arabitol, a rare sugar alcohol, is being studied as a food additive that reduces fat deposits in the intestines. L-Arabitol is used as an inducer of xylanase expression in Hypocrea jecorina (Trichoderma reesei). L-Arabitol is used to identify, differentiate and characterize L-arabitol dehydrogenase(s).

Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml).

Notes
It is hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 98°C to 103°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1720521
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,762
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (50mg/ml).
• Optical Rotation: −11° (c=5 in 8% Borax Solution)
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-(-)-Arabitol

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