L-Arabinitol PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Synonym:  L-Arabinitol
Linear Formula:  C5H12O5
Molecular Weight:  152.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 7643-75-6

Properties

Assay Purity >= 98 %
M pt. 103 °C
Density 1.149 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29054900
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
L-Arabinitol is used in microbiology biochemistry and medical research to study carbohydrate metabolism and microbial activity. It is also used as a reference compound in laboratory analysis and diagnostic studies.

Purpose
The main purpose of L-Arabinitol is to support scientific research and laboratory testing. It helps researchers investigate metabolic pathways identify certain microorganisms and study biological processes involving sugar alcohols.

General Description
L-Arabinitol (also called L-arabitol) is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol (polyol) formed from the sugar L-arabinose. It is found in small amounts in some plants fungi and microorganisms and is used mainly in scientific and biochemical research.