Description

Dl-Arabinose CAS NO 20235-19-2 is a pentose sugar, a diastereomeric mixture of D- and L-arabinose. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis and biochemical research. It is particularly valuable for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food ingredient industries, where it is used in the development of novel compounds and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral drugs, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate, standard, or model compound in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and carbohydrate chemistry research.
• Food & Nutraceutical Ingredient: Explored as a low-calorie sweetener or a functional food additive due to its sugar-like properties.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into skincare products for its potential humectant and moisturizing properties.
• Microbiology & Fermentation: Utilized as a carbon source in microbial culture media for the selective growth of certain microorganisms.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the production of various specialty chemicals, surfactants, and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Arabinose
CAS No.	20235-19-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Arabinose; (±)-Arabinose; Arabinose, DL-; 20235-19-2; NSC 403697; Ara; Pectin Sugar; Gum Sugar; Aldopentose; Pentose Sugar; (RS)-Arabinose
EINECS	243-619-8

Quality Control

Our Dl-Arabinose is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, optical rotation, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	± 0.5° (c=10, H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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