Properties
Description
2-Deoxy-β-L-erythro-pentopyranose is the L-enantiomer of 2-deoxy-β-D-ribopyranose, water-soluble and useful in comparative studies with its D-enantiomer in biological systems.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Deoxy-β-L-erythro-pentopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Deoxy-β-L-erythro-pentopyranose, the L-enantiomer of 2-deoxyribopyranose, can be used to probe the stereospecificity of DNA processing enzymes.