Description

Fucose CAS NO 7724-73-4 is a naturally occurring deoxyhexose sugar, specifically L-fucose, which serves as a fundamental building block in glycobiology. Its unique structure is critical for the biosynthesis of fucosylated glycans, which are essential for numerous biological recognition and signaling processes. This high-purity monosaccharide is indispensable for research and development in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and nutraceutical industries, where it is used to study cell communication, inflammation, and immune responses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key chiral starting material and precursor for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and anti-inflammatory therapies.
• Glycobiology & Biomedical Research: Essential for studying fucosylation pathways, lectin binding, and the role of glycans in cell adhesion, signaling, and disease mechanisms.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Used in the manufacture of assay kits and biomarkers for detecting specific cancers, immune disorders, and bacterial infections.
• Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into advanced dietary supplements and skincare products for its potential bioactive and prebiotic properties.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Serves as a defined nutrient component in specialized cell culture media for growing specific mammalian cell lines.
• Enzymatic Synthesis Substrate: Acts as a substrate for fucosyltransferase enzymes in the enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Fucose
CAS No.	7724-73-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Fucose; 6-Deoxy-L-galactose; (-)-Fucose; L-Galactomethylose; L-(-)-Fucose; Rhodeose; (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanal; 6-Deoxy-L-galactopyranose
EINECS	231-773-1

Quality Control

Our Fucose is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. We offer material that can meet the requirements of various pharmacopeial standards. Comprehensive quality testing, including chiral purity and residual solvent analysis, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each 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). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (anhydrous basis)
Specific Rotation	-75° to -78° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% L-isomer

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