Properties
Description
1,2-Dideoxy-D-erythro-hex-3-ulose is a six-carbon sugar analog lacking hydroxyl groups at C1 and C2 and with a ketone at C3, expected to be water-soluble and potentially useful in studying carbohydrate metabolism.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1,2-Dideoxy-D-erythro-hex-3-ulose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
365.4 ± 42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
1,2-Dideoxy-D-erythro-hex-3-ulose, a deoxy-keto sugar, can be studied for its potential as an intermediate in metabolic pathways or as an enzyme inhibitor.