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Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-(+)-Arabitol, 99%
Description
It can be employed as a sugar in the production of xylitol via biotransformation process. It is a substrate used to identify, differentiate and characterize enzyme such as the gluconobacter oxydans dehydrogenase(s), Gox2181, hyperthermophilic D-arabitol dehydrogenase from Thermotoga maritime and NAD-dependent D-arabitoldehydrogenase from acetic acid bacterium, Acetobacter suboxydans.
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It can be employed as a sugar in the production of xylitol via biotransformation process. It is a substrate used to identify, differentiate and characterize enzyme such as the gluconobacter oxydans dehydrogenase(s), Gox2181, hyperthermophilic D-arabitol dehydrogenase from Thermotoga maritime and NAD-dependent D-arabitoldehydrogenase from acetic acid bacterium, Acetobacter suboxydans.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml).
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 100°C to 104°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1720520 |
Merck Index | 14,762 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (50mg/ml). |
Optical Rotation | +132° (c=0.4 in Acidified Molybdate Solution) |
Formula Weight | 152.15 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | D-(+)-Arabitol |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 207-686-2 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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