D-Arabinose

Agent Name
D-Arabinose
CAS Number
10323-20-3
Formula
C5-H10-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
D-Arabinose formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Arabinose, D; [ChemIDplus] D-(-)-Arabinose; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Arabinose is found in plants (usually as complex polysaccharides) and in mycobacteria; Used in culture media for some bacteria; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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