Properties
Description
α-L-Arabinopyranose (9CI) is a five-carbon aldose sugar with a specific stereochemistry, highly water-soluble and found in plant cell walls and gums, making it relevant in plant biochemistry.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
α-L-Arabinopyranose (9CI) is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
α-L-Arabinopyranose (9CI), the L-enantiomer of arabinopyranose, can be used to study the stereochemical requirements of enzymes involved in pentose metabolism.