Properties
Description
2-Deoxy-L-erythro-pentofuranose is a five-carbon deoxy sugar, soluble in polar solvents and a component of L-DNA analogs.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Deoxy-L-erythro-pentofuranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Deoxy-L-erythro-pentofuranose is a component of L-nucleosides and can be used to study their biological activity.