L-(-)-Sorbose, ≥98%
SKU: 02102939-CF
L-(-)-Sorbose
Application Notes
L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Biosynthesis of ascorbic acid
| SKU | 02102939-CF |
| Application Notes | L-Sorbose is used as a starting reagent for the commercial biosynthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). |
| Base Catalog Number | 102939 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1724554 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | The L enatiomer of sorbose, a ketohexose monosaccharide. |
| CAS # | 87-79-6 |
| Density | 1.65 at 15 deg C |
| EC Number | 201-771-8 |
| Melting Point | 165 deg C |
| Molecular Weight | 180.156 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | -38° to -48° (c=2,water) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields,Faceshields,Gloves,respirator cartridges |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| RTECS Number | WG3195025 |
| Solubility | In <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/water">water</a>, 3.60X10+5 mg/L at 17 deg C |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.2X10-9 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |