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L-(−)-Sorbose
for biotechnological purposes, ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein:
1724554
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
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for biotechnological purposes
Quality Level
Assay
≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
form
solid
optical activity
[α]20/D −43±2°, c = 5% in H2O
color
colorless
mp
163-165 °C
solubility
H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
SMILES string
OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)C(=O)CO
InChI
1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3,5-9,11-12H,1-2H2/t3-,5+,6+/m0/s1
InChI key
BJHIKXHVCXFQLS-OTWZMJIISA-N
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Application
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Biochem/physiol Actions
The L enatiomer of sorbose, a ketohexose monosaccharide.
Other Notes
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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