L-(-)-Sorbose

• Catalog No.: 85541
• CAS Number: 87-79-6
• M. F.: C6H12O6
• M. W.: 180.15588
• Purity: ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: L-sorbose

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD00151097
• CAS Number: 87-79-6
• Beilstein Number: 1724554
• EC Number: 201-771-8
• PubChem SID: 24888378

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O6
• Grade: for biotechnological purposes
• Purity: ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• Melting Point: 163-165 °C
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -43±2°, c = 5% in H2O
• Solubility: H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Application
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 85541.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Description (简体中文)

Application
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 85541.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.