Description
L-Arabinose is the naturally occurring isomer and constituent of plant polysaccharides. Most bacteria contain an inducible arabinose operon which codes for a series of enzymes and transporters that allows L-arabinose to be used as the sole carbon source in microbial culture.
Applications
A ubiquitous naturally occuring saccharide
Storage
Store at room temperature
Synonyms
L-ARA; FEMA 3255; PECTIN SUGAR; (3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrol--oxane; L-Arabinose(9CI); pectinose; L-ARABINOSE SYRUP 70%; L-ARABINOSE, POWDER
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Melting Point
160-163° C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water (1 M) at 20° C, and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol.
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