β-L-Fucose 1-phosphate bis(cyclohexylammonium) salt (CAS 40591-57-9)

β-L-Fucose 1-phosphate bis(cyclohexylammonium) salt is a key biochemical compound involved in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and signaling pathways. L-Fucose, a 6-deoxy hexose sugar, is essential in numerous biological processes, such as cellular communication, immune response, and the post-translational modification of proteins and lipids. As L-Fucose 1-phosphate, it acts as an important intermediate in the metabolic pathways of fucosylated biomolecules. The addition of bis(cyclohexylammonium) salt enhances its solubility and stability, facilitating its use in aqueous solutions for experimental applications. This property is especially useful in enzymatic assays and the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, where precise experimental conditions are crucial. Functioning as either a substrate or inhibitor, β-L-Fucose 1-phosphate bis(cyclohexylammonium) salt enables detailed examination of fucosylation processes. It provides critical insights into the mechanisms of cellular recognition and development. By facilitating the exploration of sugar-mediated cellular communication, this compound plays a vital role in the advancing field of glycobiology.