Molecular structure of L-(+)-Threose, CAS Number: 95-44-3
L-(+)-Threose (CAS 95-44-3)
Alternate Names:
(3S,4R)-oxolane-2,3,4-triol
Application:
L-(+)-Threose is a significant degradation product of ascorbic acid
CAS Number:
95-44-3
Purity:
≥60%
Molecular Weight:
120.10
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O4
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L-(+)-Threose, also known as L-Threose, a naturally occurring four-carbon sugar molecule, plays a vital role in the pentose phosphate pathway. Its significance lies in being a substrate for synthesizing diverse polysaccharides like chitosan and hyaluronic acid. Moreover, L-(+)-Threose contributes to the production of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and various other biomolecules. Its involvement extends to the creation of cell culture media, essential for nurturing and sustaining cell cultures within laboratory applications. Additionally, L-(+)-Threose plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of therapeutic proteins like insulin, growth hormones, and erythropoietin.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-(+)-Threose, 25 mg | sc-221798 | 25 mg | $160.00 | |||
L-(+)-Threose, 100 mg | sc-221798A | 100 mg | $320.00 |