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Sigma-Aldrich

D-(+)-Fucose

≥97% (GC)

Synonym(s):

6-Deoxy-D-galactose, Rhodeose

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.16
Beilstein:
1723320
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

Assay

≥97% (GC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]20/D 74 to 76 °, c = 4% (w/v) in water

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

color

white

mp

144-145 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

C[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O5/c1-3(8)5(10)6(11)4(9)2-7/h2-6,8-11H,1H3/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m1/s1

InChI key

PNNNRSAQSRJVSB-DPYQTVNSSA-N

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Application

D-Fucose (6-deoxy-D-galactose, rhodeose) may be used to study enzymes involved in its mutarotation to form L-fucose. It may be used as a reference compound in the analysis of carbohydrate metabolites. D-Fucose may be used to study biological processes such as adhesion.

Biochem/physiol Actions

D-Fucose is a nonmetabolizable analog of L-Arabinose.

Other Notes

To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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