L-(-)-Fucose

• Catalog No.: 47870
• CAS Number: 2438-80-4
• M. F.: C6H12O5
• M. W.: 164.15648
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S,3R,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal
• IUPAC Traditional name: aldehydo-L-fucose
• Synonyms: 6-Deoxy-L-galactose

DATABASE IDS

• EC Number: 219-452-7
• CAS Number: 2438-80-4
• MDL Number: MFCD00135607
• Beilstein Number: 1723321

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O5
• Loss on Drying: ≤0.1% loss on drying, 20 °C (HV)
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• Melting Point: 138-142 °C
• Melting Point: 150-153 °C(lit.)
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -76±3°, 24 hr, c = 10% in H2O
• Solubility: H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3