Description

L-(-)-Idose CAS NO 5934-56-5 is a rare and valuable monosaccharide belonging to the aldohexose family, specifically the L-enantiomer of idose. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and reference standard in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology, and the synthesis of complex natural products or novel therapeutics.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard for analytical method development, chromatography calibration, and enzymatic studies in carbohydrate metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, glycomimetics, and other bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in the investigation of glycosylation pathways, carbohydrate-protein interactions, and the structure-function relationships of glycans.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of rare sugars, oligosaccharides, and glycoconjugates for research purposes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the formulation of specialized reagents and kits for clinical diagnostics and research assays targeting carbohydrate-related biomarkers.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-(-)-Idose
CAS No.	5934-56-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Idose; (-)-Idose; L-(-)-Idopyranose; (3S,4R,5R,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol; 6-Deoxy-L-galactose (tautomer); L-Ido-hexose
EINECS	227-683-5

Quality Control

Our L-(-)-Idose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere or with desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	- Specific value provided on COA -
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.