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D-Tagatose

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
IUPAC Traditional name
(2S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Synonyms
D-lyxo-2-Hexulose

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 87-81-0

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
A monosaccharide (hexose) that can be used as a low-calorie sweetener, as an intermediate for synthesis of other optically active compounds, and as an additive in detergent, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical formulation.

REFERENCES

  • Oh, D. et al.: Appl. Microbiol. Biotech., 76, 76, 1 (2007)
  • Lu, Y. et al.: Int. J. Cosm. Sci., 24, 225 (2007)
  • Donner, T.W. et al.: Diab. Obes. Metab., 1, 285 (2007)