D-(+)-Turanose is an analog of sucrose that is not metabolized by higher plants but is used as a carbon source by bacteria, fungi, and other organisms. Taken up into plant cells by sucrose transporters and involved in intracellular sugar signaling.
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Test | Specification | Results |
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Appearance | White powder | Complies |
Purity (GC) | ≥ 98% | 98.4% |
Solubility | Clear (< 3.5 NTU) colorless to faintly yellow at 50 mg/ml in water | Clear (< 3.5 NTU) colorless |
Specific Rotation (α20/D) | 74.8 - 76.8° (c = 4 in water) | 75.5° |
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