D(-)-Arabinose Chemical Properties
Molecular Formula C
5H
10O
5 Molecular Weight 150.13
CAS Registry Number
10323-20-3,
28697-53-2 EINECS: 233-708-5
Specification 99%
Appearance White crystalline, odorless
mp 162-164 °C
D-Arabinose is a reducing sugar. It is a pentose analog of
D-Ribose that is a constituent of mycobacterial cell wall arabinogalactans. It is also a substrate for D-erythroascorbic acid synthesis in yeast.
D(-)-Arabinose Uses
Synthetic uses:
Preparation of 3,4-O-isopropylidene derivative and oxidative cleavage;
Synthesis of 2-deoxy derivative;
Selective 5-deoxygenation
D(-)-Arabinose Safety Profile
Safety Statements 24/25