D-Arabinose is a reducing sugar. It is a pentose analog of D-ribose that is a constituent of mycobacterial cell wall arabinogalactans. It is also a substrate for D-erythroascorbic acid synthesis in yeast.

Synthetic uses:
Preparation of 3,4-O-isopropylidene derivative and oxidative cleavage;
Synthesis of 2-deoxy derivative;
Selective 5-deoxygenation

Name	D-Arabinose
Synonyms	D-(-)-Arabinose; D-Arabinopyranose
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13
CAS Registry Number	10323-20-3, 28697-53-2
Specification	99%
Appearance	White crystalline, odorless
Assay	99% min
Specific Rotation	-103.5 ~ -104.5 degree
Melting Point	153~160 degree Celsius
Loss on Drying	Not more than 1.0%
Quality Standard	Customer's Standards
Availability	Regular production
Packing	In 25KG net each, cardboard drums with inner plastic bags.

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