L-Lyxose, 99%
L-Lyxose, 99%
L-Lyxose, 99%
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L-Lyxose, 99%

CAS: 1949-78-6 | C5H10O5 | 150.13 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1949-78-6
IUPAC Nameoxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
InChI KeySRBFZHDQGSBBOR-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESOC1COC(O)C(O)C1O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Assay (HPLC)≥98.5%
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Appearance (Color)White
Optical Rotation13.5° ± 0.5° (c=2 in water)
It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

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Applications
It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

Solubility
Very soluble (586 g/L) (25°C) in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. J Badia, et al. L-lyxose metabolism employs the L-rhamnose pathway in mutant cells of Escherichia coli adapted to grow on L-lyxose.J. Bacteriol.,1991713(16),5144-5150.
  2. Gary E. Keck, et al. Pseudomonic acid C from L-lyxose.J. Org. Chem.,198550(22), 4317-4325.