D-(+)-Sorbose

• CAT Number: I043230
• CAS Number: 3615-56-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3R,4S,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3,5-9,11-12H,1-2H2/t3-,5+,6+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: BJHIKXHVCXFQLS-PYWDMBMJSA-N
• SMILES: C([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)CO)O)O)O)O

D-(+)-Sorbose（Cat No.:I043230）is a naturally occurring monosaccharide, a sugar that is an isomer of D-fructose. It is commonly found in the metabolic pathways of microorganisms and is used in the production of Vitamin C. D-(+)-Sorbose is of interest in biochemical research due to its role in various enzymatic processes, including its conversion to other sugars and its use in synthesizing complex carbohydrates. It is also utilized in industrial applications, such as the production of synthetic flavors and as a precursor in the synthesis of sorbitol, an important sugar alcohol.