Compound Q&A
What is beta-L-Gulopyranose (CAS: 6027-89-0)?
Answer
Beta-L-Gulopyranose is a monosaccharide with the chemical formula C6H12O6. It is a reducing sugar and a type of ketose, characterized by a pyranose ring structure with a ketone group at the C-4 position. This compound has applications in pharmaceuticals, food, and research as a structural isomer of D-gulose.
About
CAS No
6027-89-0
English Name
beta-L-Gulopyranose
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Molecular Weight
180.156 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)C=O
InChIKey
WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-GNFDWLABSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-21 21:33
