Arabinose
Arabinose (DL-Arabinose) is a pentose sugar found in all eukaryotes and present in foods like sweet basil. It is primarily localized in the cellular cytoplasm and is a common metabolite in research. This compound is utilized in studies of carbohydrate metabolism, microbial growth assays, and as a carbon source in various in vitro culture systems.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
147-81-9
Product Name Alternative
EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, DL-?Arabinose, DL-Arabinose, Arabinose, (±) ?-?Arabinose
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
98.71% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (13.32 mM) ; DMSO:27.5 mg/mL (183.17 mM)
Smiles
OC[C@@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) C=O
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Molecular Weight
150.13
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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