Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-(-)-Fucose, 98%

Description

L-(-)-Fucose finds application in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. It is used in the determination of antigen in A and B blood group. It is also used in the selection-mediated leukocyte-endothelial adhesion and host-microbe interactions. It is also used in anti aging creams as well as to promote the accelerated healing of wounds and to reduce allergy.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-(-)-Fucose finds application in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. It is used in the determination of antigen in A and B blood group. It is also used in the selection-mediated leukocyte-endothelial adhesion and host-microbe interactions. It is also used in anti aging creams as well as to promote the accelerated healing of wounds and to reduce allergy.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2438-80-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00135607
• InChI Key: SHZGCJCMOBCMKK-DHVFOXMCSA-N
• Synonym: l---fucose, aldehydo-l-fucose, l-galactose, 6-deoxy, 2s,3r,4r,5s-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal, unii-28ryy2iv3f, l---rhodeose, 28ryy2iv3f, l--fucose, l-rhodeose, 3h-fucose
• PubChem CID: 3034656
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48204
• SMILES: C[C@@H]1OC(O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H]1O

• Melting Point: 139°C to 142°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 1422661
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,4279
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: −75° (c=10 in Water)
• IUPAC Name: (2S,3R,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal
• Formula Weight: 164.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-(-)-Fucose

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