Description

L-Fructose is a premium-grade, naturally occurring monosaccharide, the levorotatory enantiomer of the more common D-fructose. This high-purity ingredient is critical for applications requiring specific stereochemistry and metabolic pathways. It serves as a valuable chiral building block and research standard in advanced life science and pharmaceutical development. Key industries that utilize this compound include pharmaceutical R&D, specialty food science, and advanced biochemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and as a standard for metabolic pathway studies.
• Specialized Nutritional Science: Employed in research for developing targeted dietary formulations and studying alternative sugar metabolism.
• Biochemical Reagent: Serves as a high-purity substrate or standard in enzymatic assays and biochemical research protocols.
• Food & Beverage Innovation: Investigated for its unique sensory and functional properties in specialty food product development.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Explored for its potential humectant and skin-conditioning properties in advanced cosmetic formulations.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A key material for stereochemical studies, carbohydrate chemistry, and analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Fructose
CAS No.	7776-48-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	L-(-)-Fructose; Levulose (L-form); (3S,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one; L-Arabino-2-hexulose; L-sorbose isomer; L-saccharide
EINECS	231-889-6

Quality Control

Our L-Fructose is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with research-grade or pharmaceutical intermediate requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	-88° to -92° (c=10 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.