Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of L-THREO-PENTULOSE (CAS: 527-50-4)?
Answer
L-Threo-pentulose is mainly used as a food additive to enhance texture and mouthfeel in confectionery and bakery products. It is also used in pharmaceutical applications for its osmotic properties and in research for studying sugar metabolism and as a model compound.
About
CAS No
527-50-4
English Name
L-THREO-PENTULOSE
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Molecular Weight
150.13 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
ZAQJHHRNXZUBTE-WVZVXSGGSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-06 09:10
