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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-(+)-Arabinose, 99%
Description
L-(+)-Arabinose is used to identify and differentiate and characterize pentose sugar isomerase. It is also used as the carbon source in microbial culture. It is involved in the bioproduction of L-ribose. It finds application in the production of savory reaction flavors. Its derivatives are used in the development of antiviral agents such as nucleoside. It acts as a base component of hemicellulose and pectin.
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L-(+)-Arabinose is used to identify and differentiate and characterize pentose sugar isomerase. It is also used as the carbon source in microbial culture. It is involved in the bioproduction of L-ribose. It finds application in the production of savory reaction flavors. Its derivatives are used in the development of antiviral agents such as nucleoside. It acts as a base component of hemicellulose and pectin.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 155°C to 160°C |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Quantity | 50 g |
Beilstein | 1723085 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 150.13 |
Chemical Name or Material | L-(+)-Arabinose |
RUO – Research Use Only