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L-Lyxose, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B21583.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

L-Lyxose, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B21583.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: B21583.06
also known as B21583-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
1949-78-6
IUPAC Name
oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
InChI Key
SRBFZHDQGSBBOR-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
OC1COC(O)C(O)C1O
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (HPLC)
≥98.5%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Appearance (Color)
White
Optical Rotation
13.5° ± 0.5° (c=2 in water)

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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