5-Deoxy-L-arabinose

• CAT Number: R010310
• CAS Number: 13039-56-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O4
• Molecular Weight: 134.131
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: L-5-Deoxyarabinose; 5-Methyl-tetrahydro-furan-2,3,4-triol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O4/c1-3(7)5(9)4(8)2-6/h2-5,7-9H,1H3/t3-,4-,5-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WDRISBUVHBMJEF-YUPRTTJUSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C(C(C=O)O)O)O

5-Deoxy-L-arabinose is a sugar derivative notable for its structural uniqueness and role in biochemistry. Lacking a hydroxyl group at the 5-position, it plays a critical role in the biosynthesis of various natural products, including antibiotics and glycosylated compounds. This compound is of interest in the study of nucleosides and nucleotides, contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry and drug development. Its distinct properties make it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry and research into carbohydrate-based therapies.