D-(−)-Fructose
SIAL/47748 - tested according to Ph. Eur.
Synonym: Laevulosum (Fructosum); D-Levulose; Fruit sugar
CAS Number: 57-48-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.16
EC Number: 200-333-3
MDL Number: MFCD00148910
Linear Formula: C6H12O6
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 47748-1KG-F
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| agency | tested according to Ph. Eur. |
| USP/NF | |
| color | colorless |
| form | solid |
| impurities | ≤0.5% water |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11) |
| InChI key | BJHIKXHVCXFQLS-UYFOZJQFSA |
| mp | 119-122 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H] |
| solubility | acetone: freely soluble (Hot) |
| acetone: slightly soluble | |
| alcohol: soluble 1 gm in 15 ml | |
| H2O: freely soluble | |
| methanol: soluble 1 gm in 14 ml | |
| pyridine: soluble | |
| useful pH range | 5.0-7.0 (25 °C, 18 g/L) |
| Application: | D-(−)-Fructose has been used as a test compound for investigating the enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of activator for phosphofructokinase termed “activation factor” by utilizing ATP and D-fructose-6-P. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | D-(−)-Fructose can enhance mood and gastrointestinal disturbances in fructose malabsorbers. It also possess metabolic and endocrine impact that shows that increased consumption of fructose is a contributing factor in the development of obesity and the accompanying metabolic abnormalities observed in the insulin resistance syndrome. |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 119-122 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |