Description

D-(+)-Turanose is a naturally occurring reducing disaccharide sugar, consisting of glucose and fructose units, and is recognized for its role as a metabolite in various biochemical pathways. This compound matters as a high-purity reference standard and a valuable chiral building block for research and development in life sciences. It is needed by professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science industries for applications ranging from analytical method development to metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of analytical instruments and validation of methods in quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and investigations of carbohydrate metabolism.
• Food Science & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in research related to natural sweeteners, Maillard reaction products, and flavor development.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Acts as a component in the formulation of specialized diagnostic kits and biosensors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized as a chiral starting material or standard in synthetic chemistry and metabolic pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-(+)-Turanose
CAS No.	547-25-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Turanose; α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-D-fructose; 3-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-fructose; O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-D-fructose; Turanose; D-(+)-Turanose; (3R)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxyoxane-2,4,5-triol
EINECS	208-916-3

Quality Control

Our D-(+)-Turanose is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and optical rotation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Specific Optical Rotation	+75.0° to +80.0° (c=4 in H₂O)
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.