Basic Information

Structural Information

• Structure Type: Natural aldopentose, a five-carbon monosaccharide belonging to carbohydrate compounds.
• Structural Features: Contains an aldehyde group and multiple hydroxyl groups on the carbon chain. It has chiral carbon atoms and presents D-type optical activity. The molecular structure has strong hydrophilicity and good biochemical activity.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder or colorless needle crystal
• Odor: Odorless, with sweet taste
• Melting Point: 88 - 92 °C
• Specific Rotation: -21.0° ~ -19.0° (c=5, water)
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water; soluble in hot ethanol; slightly soluble in cold ethanol; insoluble in ether, benzene and other non-polar solvents
• Stability: Stable under dry and sealed conditions. It is prone to Maillard reaction with amino compounds under high temperature. Avoid long-term exposure to humid air and high temperature environment.

Synthesis & Applications

Synthesis Method

Main Applications

• Pharmaceutical industry: Key raw material for synthesizing nucleosides, nucleotides and vitamin B2, widely used in the production of anti-viral and cardiovascular drugs.
• Health care products: Classic functional sugar raw material, used for relieving physical fatigue, improving cardiac energy metabolism and enhancing physical strength.
• Food industry: Applied as nutritional fortifier, sweetener and flavor improver in functional food and beverage.
• Biochemical research: Essential reagent for biological experiments, cell culture and life science research.

Safety & Storage Instructions

• Hazard Classification: Low toxicity, non-irritant, edible grade material
• Personal Protection: Wear conventional laboratory gloves during operation. Avoid excessive dust inhalation. No special protective equipment required for normal handling.
• Storage Condition: Keep containers tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse at room temperature. Keep away from moisture, heat sources and substances containing amino groups.
• Transportation: Classified as general food-grade and chemical goods. No dangerous goods transportation restrictions. Prevent package damage and dampness during transit.

Quality & Spectral Data

• Purity (HPLC): ≥99.0%
• Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
• Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
• Reducing Sugar: Complies with standard requirements
• Optical Rotation: Meets specification range
• 1H NMR Spectrum: Consistent with standard reference spectrum

Information Summary Table