Description

L-Glyceraldehyde is a fundamental three-carbon monosaccharide and a key biochemical building block, serving as the simplest aldose sugar. Its significance lies in its role as a chiral reference standard in stereochemistry and as a critical intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism research and synthesis. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing chiral drugs, studying metabolic pathways, and producing specialized biochemicals.

Application

• Chiral Synthesis & Resolution: Serves as a fundamental chiral pool starting material and resolving agent for the asymmetric synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural products.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and intermediate in studies of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a primary standard in analytical chemistry for calibrating instruments and validating methods for sugar analysis (e.g., HPLC, GC).
• Food & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor in the Maillard reaction for studying and producing flavor compounds.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Utilized in the formulation of specific diagnostic kits and enzymatic assays.
• Cosmetic Science: Investigated for its potential as a moisturizing agent and skin-identical ingredient in advanced cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Glyceraldehyde
CAS No.	497-09-6
Molecular Formula	C3H6O3
Molecular Weight	90.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2,3-Dihydroxypropanal; L-(-)-Glyceraldehyde; (-)-Glyceraldehyde; (S)-Glyceraldehyde; Glycerose; Glyceraldehyde, L-; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanal; L-Glycerose
EINECS	207-841-0

Quality Control

Our L-Glyceraldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include data for identity, assay, chiral purity, and specific impurities. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards required for research and commercial applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or syrup
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]D20	-13° to -15° (c=10 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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