Description

L-Fucose is a naturally occurring deoxy sugar, specifically a 6-deoxy-L-galactose, with the CAS registry number 2438-80-4. This monosaccharide is a critical structural component of glycoproteins and glycolipids, playing a fundamental role in numerous biological recognition and signaling processes. It is an essential raw material for research and production in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries, where precise biochemical activity is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of novel glycoconjugate drugs, anti-inflammatory agents, and cancer therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for studying cell-cell interactions, immune responses, and microbial pathogenesis related to fucosylated glycans.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the development of enzyme substrates, assay kits, and probes for detecting specific glycosylation patterns.
• Cell Culture & Media: Component of specialized cell culture media for optimizing the growth and glycosylation profiles of mammalian and insect cell lines.
• Glycobiology Standards: Serves as a high-purity standard for analytical techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR in carbohydrate analysis.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for use in functional foods and dietary supplements targeting gut health and microbiome modulation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	L-Fucose
CAS No.	2438-80-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Deoxy-L-galactose; L-Galactomethylose; L-(-)-Fucose; L-Fucopyranose; Rhodeose; (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanal; Fuc
EINECS	219-452-6

Quality Control

Our L-Fucose is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-75° to -78° (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.