L-Arabinose
Agent Name
L-Arabinose
CAS Number
5328-37-0
Formula
C5-H10-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Pectin sugar; Arabinose, L- (VAN) (8CI); [ChemIDplus] Aloe sugar; [Merck Index] L-(+)-Arabinose; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Monosaccharide; The L-form is found in plants and mycobacteria; Used as a nutrient in bacterial culture media; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Found in hemicellulose and pectin; [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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