Molekula
D-(+)-Fucose
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D-(+)-Fucose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide used in glycochemistry, cell signaling research, and the synthesis of glycoconjugates. It is a rare sugar, also known as 6-deoxy-D-galactose, found mainly in certain plant and microbial glycosides, and in research it is used chiefly as a non-metabolizable analog of L-fucose or galactose. Available with CAS number 3615-37-0, molecular formula C6H12O5, and molecular weight 164.16 g/mol, it should be stored at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies D-(+)-Fucose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £108.80 per pack ex VAT · £130.56 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% (Peak Area) |
| Identification | 1H NMR in D2O: Conforms to structure |
| Solubility | 5% water solution: Clear, colourless to very pale yellow |
| Specific optical rotation | a 20 (c=2, H O, 24h): +74 to +78° |
| Water (KF) | ≥ 0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 31642524 |
| CAS Number | 3615-37-0 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal |
| EC Number | 222-792-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.16 |
| Exact Mass | 164.0685 |
| SMILES | C[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | PNNNRSAQSRJVSB-DPYQTVNSSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O5/c1-3(8)5(10)6(11)4(9)2-7/h2-6,8-11H,1H3/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 94270 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2940.00.6000 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000080 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (+)-fucose
- (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal
- (2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-methyloxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
- 6-Deoxy-D-galactose
- 6-Deoxy-D-Galactose , D-(+)-Rhodeose
- aldehydo-D-fucose
- D-Galactose, 6-deoxy-
- Fucose, D-
- GlyTouCan:G02671KD
- Rhodeose
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(+)-Fucose used for?
D-(+)-Fucose is primarily used in glycochemistry and glycobiology research, including the synthesis of fucosylated compounds and glycoconjugates.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(+)-Fucose?
The formula is C6H12O5 and the molecular weight is 164.16 g/mol.
How should D-(+)-Fucose be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of D-(+)-Fucose is available?
Molekula offers D-(+)-Fucose in high-purity research grade.
Can Molekula supply D-(+)-Fucose in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-(+)-Fucose in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a D-(+)-Fucose order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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