Description

β-D-Fructopyranose is a specific anomeric form of fructose, a fundamental monosaccharide widely recognized for its sweetness and functional properties. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development, serving as a critical reference standard and a versatile building block in synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, food science, and biotechnology industries for analytical calibration, metabolic studies, and the synthesis of specialized carbohydrates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, assay, and purity testing of fructose and related compounds in drug formulations and quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and glycoscience research.
• Food Science & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the study of sweetness perception, Maillard reaction pathways, and the development of novel sweeteners or flavor modifiers.
• Carbohydrate Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material or chiral precursor for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and other sugar derivatives.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits and assays for measuring blood fructose or related metabolic markers.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Investigated for use in moisturizing and skin-conditioning formulations due to the humectant properties of sugar derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-D-Fructopyranose
CAS No.	7660-25-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	β-D-Fructopyranose; D-(-)-Fructopyranose; Fructose, β-D-pyranose form; Levulose; Fruit Sugar; D-Fructose (β-pyranose); Arabino-2-hexulose; β-D-Arabino-hex-2-ulopyranose
EINECS	231-603-5 (for D-Fructose)

Quality Control

Our β-D-Fructopyranose is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	-132° to -135° (c=1 in 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.