L-(−)-Arabitol
CAS Number7643-75-6
FormulaC5H12O5
Mol. Weight152.15 g/mol
L-(−)-Arabitol
What is L-(−)-Arabitol?
L-(−)-Arabitol is a chemical compound with CAS number 7643-75-6 and molecular formula C5H12O5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
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).
Specifications
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98%