Details
Product Name: D-(-)-Arabinose
CAS: 10323-20-3
MF: C5H10O5
MW: 150.13
EINECS: 233-708-5
Apperance:White powder
Specification
| item | value |
| Melting point | 156-160 °C |
| Boiling point | 191.65°C (rough estimate) |
Density
| 1.1897 (rough estimate) |
| Packing | 25Kg/drum |
Application
D-(-)-Arabinose is used in culture media for some bacteria. It serves as a component of biopolymers such as hemicellulose and pectin. In the synthetic biology laboratory, it is employed as a reversible switch for protein expression under the Pbad promoter (i.e. part of plasmids) in E. coli. Further, it acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme glucose dehydrogenase. In addition to this, it is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and food additive.
Storage
Inert atmosphere,Store in freezer, under -20°C
