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L-Lyxose, 99%

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Description

CAS: 1949-78-6 | C5H10O5 | 150.13 g/mol

It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

Solubility
Very soluble (586 g/L) (25°C) in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1949-78-6
Molecular Formula C5H10O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 150.13
MDL Number MFCD00064111
InChI Key PYMYPHUHKUWMLA-YUPRTTJUSA-N
Synonym l-lyxose, aldehydo-l-lyxose, lyxose, l, l-lyx, 2r,3r,4s-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal, unii-m7j5hm9dy4, m7j5hm9dy4, l +-lyxose, l-lyxose 9ci
PubChem CID 644176
ChEBI CHEBI:28480
IUPAC Name (2R,3R,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
SMILES C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 108°C to 112°C
Quantity 5 g
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Very soluble (586g/L) (25°C) in water.
Formula Weight 150.13
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Lyxose

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 217-763-2
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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