Substance
ID:351681
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
L-sorbose
IUPAC name
(3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
Synonyms
L-(-)-Sorbose
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PubChem SID
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Properties
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
German water hazard class
3
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Product Information
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)
C6H12O6
Grade
for biotechnological purposes
Purity
≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
Physical Property
Optical Rotation
[α]20/D -43±2°, c = 5% in H2O
Melting Point
163-165 °C
Solubility
H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
Molecule Details
Application
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 85541.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 85541.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
Molecular Spectra
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