Properties
Description
Methyl α-D-Arabinofuranoside is a methyl glycoside of α-D-arabinose, soluble in polar solvents and a useful intermediate in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Methyl α-D-Arabinofuranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Methyl α-D-Arabinofuranoside can be used as a non-reducing sugar to study the metabolism of arabinose.