D-(−)-Arabinose
CAS Number10323-20-3
FormulaC5H10O5
Mol. Weight150.13 g/mol
D-(−)-Arabinose
What is D-(−)-Arabinose?
D-(−)-Arabinose is a chemical compound with CAS number 10323-20-3 and molecular formula C5H10O5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
D-(-)-Arabinose is a D-ribose analogue present in sugar polymers such as the arabinogalatans of mycobacterial cell walls and plant tissues. D-Arabinose is a substrate used to identify, differentiate and characterize arabinose isomerase(s) that have commercial value in the production of tagatose, a low calorie sweetener.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
150.13 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98%
Impurities
≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter
Solubility
H2O: soluble1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless to faintly yellow