D-Arabinose is a reducing sugar. It is a pentose analog of D-ribose that is a constituent of mycobacterial cell wall arabinogalactans. It is also a substrate for D-erythroascorbic acid synthesis in yeast.
CAS# 10323-20-3
Mol. Formula: | C5H10O5 |
Mol. Weight: | 150.13 |
Packing: | 25 Kg / Drum |
Assay | ≥98.0% |
Identification | Positive |
Specific rotation | -1010~-1050 |
Loss on Drying | Less than 1% |
Residue on ignition | Less than 0.2% |
Heavy metals | 20ppm |
Arsenic | 3ppm |
Total Bacteria Count | 1000Col/g Max |
Yeast & Mold | 100Col/g Max |
Salmonella | Negative |
E.Coli | Negative |
Meliting point | 152--160℃ |
Appearance | White or almost white powder |
