Sorbose

Agent Name
Sorbose
CAS Number
87-79-6
Formula
C6-H12-O6
Major Category
Other Classes
Sorbose formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Esorben; L-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one; L-Sorbinose; L-Sorbose; L-xylo-2-Hexulose; Sorbin; Sorbinose; Sorbose, L-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Hawley] Colorless solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and in metabolism research; [Hawley] Sweetness similar to that of sucrose; [Merck Index]
Comments
Nontoxic; [Hawley] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
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