β-D-Fructose

SKU: orb2664827

Description

β-D-Fructofuranose, a form of fructose derived from sucrose hydrolysis, serves as a sweetness enhancer. It is widely used in food science research and as a fundamental carbohydrate in metabolic studies, including in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo nutritional research.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 53188-23-1
• MW: 180.16
• Purity: 99.84% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆
• SMILES: [C@H]([C@@H](C(CO)=O)O)([C@@H](CO)O)O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: H2O:120 mg/mL (666.07 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from moisture | Pure form: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

beta-D-fructofuranose

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5984