Properties
Description
α-D-Fructopyranose is the six-membered ring form of the ketohexose fructose, highly water-soluble and one of the common forms of fructose in solution.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
α-D-Fructopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
α-D-Fructopyranose, a cyclic form of fructose, can be studied for its solution-state conformation and its interaction with fructose-binding proteins.