Properties
Description
L-Allose is a rare six-carbon aldose sugar with a specific stereochemistry, water-soluble and of interest in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
L-Allose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
L-Allose is a rare aldohexose that can be used to probe the specificity of carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes.
