L-Gulose

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  • CAT Number: R057120
  • CAS Number: 6027-89-0
  • Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
  • Molecular Weight: 180.16
  • Purity: ≥95%
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L-Gulose(Cat No.:R057120)is a rare aldohexose sugar and C-3 epimer of L-galactose, naturally occurring as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in some organisms. Though uncommon in nature, it is of significant interest in carbohydrate chemistry and metabolic research. L-Gulose can serve as a precursor or reference standard in studying monosaccharide metabolism, stereochemistry, and enzymatic pathways. Researchers employ it to explore rare sugar applications in nutrition, biotechnology, and synthetic biology. Its unique stereochemical properties make L-Gulose a versatile tool for glycobiology and biochemical investigations.


CAS Number 6027-89-0
Synonyms

(2S,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal

Molecular Formula C6H12O6
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name (2S,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6-/m1/s1
InChIKey GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-JGWLITMVSA-N
SMILES C([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](C=O)O)O)O)O)O
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