Sorbitol, L-

SKU: orb1705739

Description

L-Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose reduction, serving as a precursor to fructose via sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. It is used as an osmotic agent in cell culture and in research on metabolic pathways like the polyol pathway, relevant in diabetes studies.

Research Area

Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6706-59-8
• MW: 182.17
• Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆
• SMILES: OC[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
• Target: Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

82170