Description

5-Ketofructose is a high-purity, specialized keto-sugar derivative with significant potential in advanced biochemical research and synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate for developing novel sweeteners, pharmaceutical precursors, and metabolic pathway modulators. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the food science, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors for its unique chemical reactivity and role in carbohydrate chemistry.

Application

• Biochemical Research Intermediate: Used as a key precursor in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and enzymatic transformation pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the development of novel glycosidase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents.
• Food Science & Novel Sweetener Development: Investigated for its potential in creating next-generation, low-calorie sweeteners and flavor modulators.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient Research: Explored for applications in functional foods and dietary supplements targeting metabolic health.
• Enzymology Studies: Utilized as a substrate for characterizing enzyme activities, particularly those in the ketose sugar family.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ketofructose
CAS No.	1684-29-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10O7
Molecular Weight	194.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Keto-D-fructose; 5-Deoxy-D-fructose; 5-Oxo-D-fructose; D-arabino-Hexos-5-ulose; 5-Ketofructose (D-form); 5-Deoxyfructose; 5-Oxofructose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Ketofructose is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles for laboratory chemicals to support your critical research and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. After opening, ensure the container is resealed immediately under dry conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.