Xylulose

• CAT Number: I038488
• CAS Number: 5962-29-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
• Molecular Weight: 150.13
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Xylulose
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: threo-2-Pentulose
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3,5-8,10H,1-2H2/t3-,5+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: ZAQJHHRNXZUBTE-WUJLRWPWSA-N
• SMILES: OCC([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)=O

Xylulose(CAT: I038488) is a naturally occurring pentose sugar involved in carbohydrate metabolism and the pentose phosphate pathway. It plays a crucial role in cellular processes, including nucleotide biosynthesis and the regulation of glucose metabolism. Xylulose is widely used in biochemical and metabolic research to study sugar metabolism, enzymatic pathways, and the impact of metabolic intermediates on cellular function. Its high purity and versatility make it an essential tool for exploring metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and inherited carbohydrate metabolism abnormalities, as well as advancing research in biotechnology and biochemistry.