L-arabinose

L-arabinose is an aldopentose which is more common than D-arabinose in nature. Dissolved easily in water , sparing soluble in ethanol; insoluble in aether, methanol, and acetone; 1L-Arabinose can dissolve in 48 ethanol(90%) .L-arabinose is a low-calorie sweetener and inhibitor of the sucrose. Therefore, it can prevent fat accumulation and protect against diabetes.Application:l use as a sucrose enzyme inhibitor to lower the glycaemic index of sucrose containing productsl development of antiviral agents such as nucleoside analoguesl various foods, except foods for infants or young childrenl raw material for the synthesis of fine chemicals as well as pharmaceutical intermediatel preparation of bacterial medium in biological industryl synthesis of flavoursPackage: According to clients requirments...Quality specification Molecular Formula C5H10O5 Molecular Weight 150.13CAS Registry Number 87-72-9Appearance White crystalline powder Purity >99.0% Melting point 154-158 Specific Rotation [α]20D (C=5, H2O, 24h) 100º-104º ..