Record Information
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Creation date2015-10-09 22:30:08 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:20 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000356
FoodDB RecordFDB012306
Chemical Information
NameL-Arabinose
DescriptionFlavouring agent Arabinose is an aldopentose – a monosaccharide containing five carbon atoms, and including an aldehyde (CHO) functional group. L-Arabinose is found in many foods, some of which are almond, horseradish tree, flaxseed, and peach.
CAS Number5328-37-0
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(+)-Arabinosemanual
ArabinoseHMDB
Arabinose (l)biospider
FEMA 3255db_source
L-(+)-arabinosebiospider
L-ArabinopyranoseChEBI
L-arabinosebiospider
Chemical FormulaC5H10O5
IUPAC name(2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h1,3-5,7-10H,2H2/t3-,4-,5+/m0/s1
InChI KeyPYMYPHUHKUWMLA-VAYJURFESA-N
Isomeric SMILESOC[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O
Average Molecular Weight150.1299
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight150.05282343
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pentoses. These are monosaccharides in which the carbohydrate moiety contains five carbon atoms.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Direct ParentPentoses
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Pentose monosaccharide
  • Beta-hydroxy aldehyde
  • Alpha-hydroxyaldehyde
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Polyol
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Short-chain aldehyde
  • Primary alcohol
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aldehyde
  • Alcohol
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logP-3.02HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointMp 160°DFC
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 1 g
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
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