Properties
Description
β-L-Arabinopyranose is the L-enantiomer of arabinopyranose, water-soluble and useful in comparative studies with its D-enantiomer in biological systems.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-L-Arabinopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-L-Arabinopyranose, the L-enantiomer of arabinose, can be used to study the stereospecificity of carbohydrate-active enzymes and transport systems.