85541

L-(−)-Sorbose

for biotechnological purposes, ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂O₆
• CAS Number: 87-79-6
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Beilstein: 1724554
• EC Number: 201-771-8
• MDL number: MFCD00151097
• PubChem Substance ID: 57653051
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• grade: for biotechnological purposes
• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• form: solid
• optical activity: [α]20/D −43±2°, c = 5% in H₂O
• mp: 163-165 °C
• solubility: H₂O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
• SMILES string: OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)C(=O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3,5-9,11-12H,1-2H2/t3-,5+,6+/m0/s1
• InChI key: BJHIKXHVCXFQLS-OTWZMJIISA-N

Description

Application

L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Biochem/physiol Actions

The L enatiomer of sorbose, a ketohexose monosaccharide.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves