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(4S,5R)-2-Oxo-4,5,6-trihydroxyhexan-1-one

Catalog No. OR3915T Name Apollo Scientific Ltd
CAS Number 4084-27-9 Website http://www.apolloscientific.co.uk
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(4S,5S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal
IUPAC Traditional name
(4S,5S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal
Synonyms
3-Deoxyglucosone

DATABASE IDS

MDL Number MFCD01723101
CAS Number 4084-27-9

PROPERTIES

Storage Warning Irritant

DETAILS

Description (English)
An intermediate in the Maillard reaction of proteins with glucose that is metabolised to 3-deoxyfructose. Also an intermediate in the formation of pyrraline, which may contribute carcinogenic potential.

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