L-FUCOSE Basic information
Product Name: L-FUCOSE
Synonyms: 6-DEOXY-BETA-GALACTOSE;6-DEOXY-L-GALACTOSE;6-DESOXY-L-GALACTOSE;L-(-)-RHODEOSE;L-(-)-FUCOSE;L-FUCOSE;FUCOSE, L-;6-deoxy-l-galactos
CAS: 2438-80-4
MF: C6H12O5
MW: 164.16
EINECS: 219-452-7
Product Categories: 13C & 2H Sugars;Biochemistry;Deoxysugars;Fucose;Sugars;Dextrins、Sugar & Carbohydrates;Carbohydrates & Derivatives
Mol File: 2438-80-4.mol
L-FUCOSE Structure
L-FUCOSE Chemical Properties
Melting point 150-153 °C(lit.)
refractive index -75.5 ° (C=10, H2O)
storage temp. -20°C Freezer
solubility H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
form Powder
color Beige to light brown to purple-grayish
Water Solubility Soluble in water.
Sensitive Hygroscopic
Merck 14,4279
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey SHZGCJCMOBCMKK-DLABPRKASA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 2438-80-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
Safety Information
Safety Statements 24/25
WGK Germany 3
F 3-10
TSCA Yes
L-FUCOSE Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties White Solid
Uses L-Fucose was isolated from seaweed.
Definition ChEBI: The pyranose form of L-fucose.