L-Arabinose
[CAS 7296-56-2]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Carbohydrate >> Monosaccharide
• Name: L-Arabinose
• Synonyms: (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal; 10323-20-3, 28697-53-2; aldehydo-L-arabino-pentose
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅
• Molecular Weight: 150.13
• CAS Registry Number: 7296-56-2
• SMILES: C([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)O)O
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h1,3-5,7-10H,2H2/t3-,4-,5+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: PYMYPHUHKUWMLA-VAYJURFESA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.5±0.1g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Melting point: 156°C (Expl.)
• Boiling point: 415.5±38.0°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 219.2±23.3°C (Cal.)

Safety Data

• Safety Description: IRRITANT

References

• (1): Monika Mazik. Molecular recognition of carbohydrates by acyclic receptors employing noncovalent interactions, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009, 38, 935.