Properties
Description
6-Deoxy-D-allose is a six-carbon deoxy sugar, water-soluble and found in bacterial polysaccharides, making it relevant in bacterial cell surface studies.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
6-Deoxy-D-allose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
6-Deoxy-D-allose can be used to investigate its role in bacterial cell walls and its interactions with specific lectins.