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D-Altrose

SKU 49386293 CAS 1990-29-0 C6H12O6 MW 180.16 Available on enquiry

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D-Altrose is a monosaccharide sugar belonging to the aldohexose family, used in biochemical research and carbohydrate synthesis. It is available in high purity for laboratory applications. CAS: 1990-29-0, Molecular Formula: C6H12O6, Molecular Weight: 180.16 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: None. Molekula supplies D-Altrose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
49386293
CAS Number
1990-29-0
IUPAC Name
(2S,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
EC Number
217-870-4
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Molecular Weight
180.16
Exact Mass
180.0634
SMILES
C([C@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C=O)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-ARQDHWQXSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4-,5+,6-/m1/s1
PubChem CID
94780

Synonyms

  • (2S,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
  • aldehydo-D-altrose
  • ALTROSE, (+)-
  • Altrose, D-
  • D-ALRTOSE
  • D-Altro-hexose
  • D-altro-hexose;D-altrose
  • GlyTouCan:G64863OF

Frequently asked questions

What is D-Altrose used for?

D-Altrose is primarily used in biochemical research and as a building block in carbohydrate chemistry for synthesizing complex sugars and glycoconjugates.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-Altrose?

The formula is C6H12O6 with a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol.

How should D-Altrose be stored?

D-Altrose should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade of D-Altrose does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies D-Altrose in high-purity research grade.

Can Molekula supply D-Altrose in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply D-Altrose in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.

What documentation comes with a D-Altrose order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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