L-Lyxose [1949-78-6]
Référence 293848-5g
Conditionnement : 5g
Marque : US Biological
293848 L-Lyxose
Grade
Highly PurifiedShipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
4°CStarting material for chiral-pool based organic synthesis. L-Lyxose is the enantiomer of D-Lyxose, a monosaccharide and 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 E. coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.
Synonyms:
Aldehydo-L-lyxose; L-lyxo-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-valeraldehyde; L-(+)-Lyxose; D-aldotriose
CAS No:
1949-78-6
Molecular Formula:
C₅H₁₀O₅
Molecular Weight:
150.13
Appearance:
White to off-white solid
Purity:
≥98%
Melting Point:
108-130°C
Solubility:
Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability:
Store at 4°C. Hygroscopic. Keep tightly closed and desiccated.

