Description

β-L-Fucose is a vital deoxyhexose sugar and a key component of complex carbohydrates found in numerous biological systems. Its precise structure and high purity are critical for research and development in glycobiology and the synthesis of bioactive molecules. This monosaccharide is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science research sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for oligosaccharide synthesis and biochemical studies.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a fundamental substrate and standard for studying fucosylation processes, enzyme kinetics (fucosyltransferases), and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral starting material or building block in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugate drugs, vaccines, and therapeutic oligosaccharides.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Employed in the manufacture of diagnostic kits and assays that detect specific antibodies or biomarkers related to infections, cancers, or inflammatory diseases.
• Biochemical Standard: Acts as a reference standard in analytical methods such as HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR for the quantification and identification of fucose-containing compounds in complex matrices.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Utilized in specialized cell culture media to study cell surface glycosylation patterns and their role in cell signaling and adhesion.
• Enzymatic Synthesis: A crucial substrate for enzymatic synthesis to produce fucosylated oligosaccharides, including human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and other biologically active glycans.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-L-Fucose
CAS No.	13224-93-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Deoxy-L-galactose; L-(-)-Fucose; L-Galactomethylose; L-Fucopyranose; β-L-Fucopyranose; (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2-Methylpentose; L-(-)-Rhodeose
EINECS	236-223-1

Quality Control

Our β-L-Fucose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and specific tests. We support compliance with relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-75° to -80° (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.