Properties
Description
D-Fructofuranose is the five-membered ring form of fructose, highly water-soluble and one of the common forms of fructose in solution, relevant in metabolic studies.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
D-Fructofuranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
D-Fructofuranose, another cyclic form of fructose, can be studied for its enzymatic phosphorylation and its role in fructose metabolism.