Molecular structure of L-(−)-Xylose, CAS Number: 609-06-3
L-(−)-Xylose (CAS 609-06-3)
Alternate Names:
L-Xylopyranose
Application:
L-(−)-Xylose is one of 2 isoforms of xylose
CAS Number:
609-06-3
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
150.13
Molecular Formula:
C5H10O5
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L-(−)-Xylose is a mixture of anomers that is found in nature, particularly in the fibers of plants. It plays a role in various biological processes, including the synthesis of nucleic acids and energy metabolism. In biochemistry, L-(−)-Xylose is utilized as a substrate for enzymes such as xylose isomerase and xylose reductase, which are involved in the metabolism of this sugar. It serves as a precursor for the production of xylitol, a sugar alcohol. The unique properties and biological significance of L-(−)-Xylose make it an important molecule in the field of biochemistry.
L-(−)-Xylose (CAS 609-06-3) References
- Involvement of L(-)-rhamnose in sea urchin gastrulation: a live embryo assay. | Smith, TN. and Oppenheimer, SB. 2015. Zygote. 23: 222-8. PMID: 24134935
- Studies of O-specific polysaccharide chains of Pseudomonas solanacearum lipopolysaccharides consisting of structurally different repeating units. | Kocharova, NA., et al. 1993. Carbohydr Res. 250: 275-87. PMID: 7510579
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-(−)-Xylose, 5 g | sc-257641 | 5 g | $66.00 |