Description
5-Deoxy-L-arabinose (CAS No. 13039-56-0) is a high-purity monosaccharide derivative with the molecular formula C5H10O4. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentanal, is a deoxy sugar structurally related to L-arabinose. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with applications in biochemical research, carbohydrate chemistry, and glycobiology studies.
Our 5-Deoxy-L-arabinose is rigorously tested for purity and identity using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. It is supplied in carefully sealed packaging to ensure stability and longevity. This product is ideal for researchers investigating carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme-substrate interactions, or developing novel glycoconjugates.
Key Features:
– High chemical purity (>95%)
– Well-characterized structure
– Suitable for sensitive biochemical applications
– Stable under recommended storage conditions
– Available in research quantities from milligrams to grams
Properties
- CAS Number: 13039-56-0
- Complexity: 93
- IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentanal
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O4/c1-3(7)5(9)4(8)2-6/h2-5,7-9H,1H3/t3-,4-,5-/m0/s1
- InChI Key: WDRISBUVHBMJEF-YUPRTTJUSA-N
- Exact Mass: 134.05790880
- Molecular Formula: C5H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 134.13
- SMILES: C[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)O
- Topological: 77.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 134.05790880
- Synonyms: 5-DEOXY-L-ARABINOSE, 13039-56-0, DTXSID20470908, DTXCID90421725, L-Arabinose, 5-deoxy-, (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentanal, 5-deoxy-L-(+)-arabinose, SCHEMBL825743, WDRISBUVHBMJEF-YUPRTTJUSA-N, MD02033, AC-33223, AS-85536, HY-42792, H37013
Application
5-Deoxy-L-arabinose serves as a valuable building block in carbohydrate chemistry research, particularly in studies of sugar metabolism and enzyme mechanisms. This compound finds application as a precursor in the synthesis of modified nucleosides and other biologically active molecules. Researchers utilize it to investigate the substrate specificity of aldolases and other sugar-processing enzymes. It also has potential applications in the development of carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tools.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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