Name | L-Sorbose |
Synonyms | L-SOR SORBIN Sorbin Esorben SORBOSE Sorbose HSDB 780 NSC 97195 Sorbinose L-Sorbose AI3-19425 L-SORBOSE L-Sorbinose Sorbose, L- SORBOSE(L-) Hex-2-ulose L-(-)-SORBOSE L-sorbopyranose L-xylo-2-Hexulose alpha-L-sorbopyranose L-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one L-1,2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one |
CAS | 87-79-6 |
EINECS | 201-771-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H12O6/c7-2-6(11)5(10)4(9)3(8)1-12-6/h3-5,7-11H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6+/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O6 |
Molar Mass | 180.16 |
Density | 1.65 g/cm |
Melting Point | 163-165°C |
Boling Point | 232.96°C (rough estimate) |
Specific Rotation(α) | -43 º (C=5% IN H2O) |
Flash Point | 196.4°C |
Water Solubility | 354.8g/L(17 ºC) |
Solubility | H2O: 0.1g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow |
Vapor Presure | 4.23E-08mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Crystalline Powder or Crystals and Chunks |
Color | White to off-white |
Odor | Odorless |
Merck | 14,8726 |
BRN | 1724554 |
pKa | pKa (17.5° ): 11.55 |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Sensitive | Easily absorbing moisture |
Refractive Index | -43 ° (C=1, H2O) |
MDL | MFCD00151097 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystalline powder. Melting point 165 ° C, relative density 1.654(15 ° C). Soluble in water, ethanol-soluble and isopropanol, insoluble in ether, benzene, propanol and chloroform. Sweet. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S22 - Do not breathe dust. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | WG3195025 |
HS Code | 29400090 |
Reference Show more | 1. Liao, Jing, and Huihua Huang. "Magnetic chitin hydrogels prepared from Hericium erinaceus residues with tunable characteristics: A novel biosorbent for Cu2+ removal." Carbohydrate polymers 220 (2019): 191-201.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.05.074 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
description | L-sorbose is a natural low molecular weight monosaccharide carbohydrate molecule. Its sweetness is almost equivalent to that of sucrose. |
biological activity | (3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5, 6-penta hydroxyhexan-2-one is an endogenous metabolite. |
Use | an intermediate of vitamin C. The use of vitamin C has been continuously expanded, and the market capacity is large. Since 1994, the export sales have been popular, and the domestic sales are strong. |
production method | d-sorbitol as raw material, obtained by bacterial oxidation. |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |