Description

Monopotassium L-Arabinonate is the potassium salt of L-arabinonic acid, a key derivative in the sugar acid family. This high-purity specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical research. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for complex synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Nutraceutical Production: Employed in the development of specialized dietary supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for producing surfactants, chelating agents, and other value-added chemical derivatives.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Utilized in the formulation of advanced skin care products for its potential moisturizing and conditioning properties.
• Microbiological Media: Can be incorporated into specialized culture media for microbial fermentation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monopotassium L-Arabinonate
CAS No.	84772-88-3
Molecular Formula	C5H9KO6
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Arabinonic acid monopotassium salt; Potassium L-arabinonate; Arabinonic acid potassium salt; (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanoic acid potassium salt; Monopotassium arabinonate; Potassium (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate
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Quality Control

Our Monopotassium L-Arabinonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbiological parameters is provided with every 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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

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 range provided on COA
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Microbiological Enumeration	Meets standard bioburden limits

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