Description

L-Lyxose is a naturally occurring, rare pentose monosaccharide with significant value in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. Its unique stereochemistry makes it a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and complex carbohydrates. This high-purity sugar is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for advanced synthesis and analytical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard, substrate, or building block in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and glycobiology research.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of rare sugars, glycosides, and complex oligosaccharides.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics and analytical kits.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral synthon for creating high-value specialty chemicals and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Lyxose
CAS No.	1949-78-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Lyxose, L-(-)-Lyxose; (-)-Lyxose; (2S,3R,4S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanal; 1949-78-6; L-Lyxopyranose; Lyxose, L-; NSC 92366; Pentose, lyxo-
EINECS	217-773-0

Quality Control

Our L-Lyxose is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements, including those for pharmaceutical development (GMP standards available upon inquiry).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-14.0° to -16.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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