L-Xylulose
Product Specifications
CAS Number
527-50-4
Target
Others, Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Others, Metabolism
Bioactivity
L-Xylulose is an intermediate in certain metabolic pathways and is classified as a rare sugar. It shows important physiological effects such as acting as an inhibitor of α-glucosidase and decreasing blood glucose, and it can be employed to produce other significant rare sugars, such as L-ribose and L-xylose which contribute to the production of antiviral drugs.
Smiles
[C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)(C(CO)=O)O
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Molecular Weight
150.13
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
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