Thermo Scientific Chemicals DL-Arabinose, 98+%

Description

DL-Arabinose is used in physicochemical studies to measure properties such as dielectric relaxation. It may be used in chiral separation of sugars. DL-Arabinose, is a building block of polysaccharide (CCPa-1) from fungus Coprinus comatus Gray, which has potential application as natural antitumor agent with immunomodulatory activity. Arabinose is also used as a culture medium for certain bacteria.

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Applications
DL-Arabinose is used in physicochemical studies to measure properties such as dielectric relaxation. It may be used in chiral separation of sugars. DL-Arabinose, is a building block of polysaccharide (CCPa-1) from fungus Coprinus comatus Gray, which has potential application as natural antitumor agent with immunomodulatory activity. Arabinose is also used as a culture medium for certain bacteria.

Solubility
Soluble in Water: 250 mg/5ml.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 158°C to 160°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 1723086
• Merck Index: 14,761
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Water: 250mg/5ml.
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
• Formula Weight: 150.13
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-Arabinose

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	205-699-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only