β-D-(-)-Fructose, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Found in many plants. β-D-(-)-Fructose, MP Biomedicals (fruit sugar) is a dietary monosaccharide. This simple sugar is absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion. It is used for the diagnosis of cancer, as cancer cells show a higher level of

The three dietary monosaccharides (fructose, glucose and galactose) are absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion. Fructose is a 6-carbon polyhydroxyketone. It is an isomer of glucose which can be anaerobically fermented by yeast or bacteria.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-48-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.156
• InChI Key: BJHIKXHVCXFQLS-UYFOZJQFSA-N
• Synonym: d---fructose, d--fructose, 3s,4r,5r-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one, furucton, arabino-hexulose, keto-d-fructose, d-levulose, sugar, fruit, fructose, d, krystar 300
• PubChem CID: 5984
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48095
• IUPAC Name: (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O)O

• Melting Point: 110°C to 120°C
• Density: 1.6g/mL (Lit.)
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohols.
• Formula Weight: 180.2
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Powder

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage

Room Temperature (15–30°C)

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