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D-Mannoheptulose

Catalog No. M165100 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 3615-44-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(4R,5S)-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
IUPAC Traditional name
(4R,5S)-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Synonyms
D-Manno-2-heptulose
(+)-Mannoheptulose
NSC 226836

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 3615-44-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 148-150°C
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
Mannoheptulose occurs naturally in avocado fruit. It is used for normalizing insulin levels and reducing weight.

REFERENCES

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  • Grimsby, J., et al.: Science, 301, 370 (1990)
  • Matschinsky, F., et al.: Curr. Diabetes Rep., 5, 171 (1990)
  • Matschinsky, F., et al.: Diabetes, 55, 1 (1990)