L-(−)-Sorbose
CAS Number87-79-6
FormulaC6H12O6
Mol. Weight180.16 g/mol
L-(−)-Sorbose
What is L-(−)-Sorbose?
L-(−)-Sorbose is a chemical compound with CAS number 87-79-6 and molecular formula C6H12O6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Specifications
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
Grade
for biotechnological purposes
Assay/Purity
≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
Solubility
H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow