L-Sorbose

• CAT Number: R019167
• CAS Number: 87-79-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3S,4R,5S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: (3S,4R,5S)-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+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: BJHIKXHVCXFQLS-OTWZMJIISA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O)O

L-Sorbose（Cat No.:R019167）, is a monosaccharide and a type of sugar. It is an isomer of D-sorbose and has a sweet taste. L-Sorbose is not commonly found in nature but can be synthesized for various purposes, including as a precursor in the production of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and other chemicals. Its applications extend to the food and pharmaceutical industries as a sweetening agent and as an ingredient in certain medications.