Description

D-Fuculose is a rare ketohexose sugar, a stereoisomer of fructose, with the CAS number 138382-50-0. This specialized monosaccharide serves as a valuable chiral building block and biochemical research tool for studying carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme specificity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and synthetic chemistry sectors for advanced applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for fucose-metabolizing enzymes like fuculose-1-phosphate aldolase.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, nucleoside analogs, and complex glycoconjugates.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in the investigation of carbohydrate-protein interactions, cell signaling, and the synthesis of oligosaccharide libraries.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Serves as a component in the formulation of specialized culture media or diagnostic kits for bacterial identification.
• Synthetic Chemistry: Provides a versatile starting material for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and fine chemicals.
• Food Science Research: Used in studies related to rare sugar functionality, sweetness perception, and low-calorie sweetener development.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Fuculose
CAS No.	138382-50-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-(-)-Fuculose; 6-Deoxy-D-tagatose; D-6-Deoxy-tagatose; (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one; 6-Deoxy-D-lyxo-hexulose; Rare ketohexose sugar
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Quality Control

Our D-Fuculose is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and optical rotation. We provide full traceability and a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications.

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 under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	-80° to -85° (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.