L-Arabinose

L-Arabinose

Natural Pentose Sugar Powder
Catalog Number: ASC-1023

Product Information

• Chemical Name: L-Arabinose

• Catalog Number: ASC-1023

• CAS Number: 5328-37-0

• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

• Molecular Weight: 150.13 g/mol

• Form: Crystalline powder

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water

Overview

L-Arabinose is a naturally occurring pentose sugar derived from plant-based polysaccharides such as hemicellulose and pectin. It is widely used as a functional carbohydrate in food formulations, fermentation processes, biotechnology applications, and laboratory research.

Due to its chemical stability, water solubility, and consistent quality, L-Arabinose is commonly employed as a carbon source, analytical reagent, and raw material in both industrial and academic settings.

Applications

Food & Ingredient Formulation

• Use as a specialty carbohydrate in food and beverage formulations

• Ingredient in sugar blends and functional carbohydrate systems

Biotechnology & Fermentation

• Carbon source in microbial fermentation processes

• Substrate for metabolic and enzymatic studies

• Component in bioprocess development and optimisation

Laboratory & Research Use

• Analytical reagent in biochemical and carbohydrate research

• Study of sugar metabolism and enzyme activity

• Building block in chemical synthesis and materials research

Key Features

• Naturally derived pentose sugar

• High purity and batch consistency

• Freely soluble in water for easy formulation

• Suitable for food, industrial, and laboratory applications

• Stable under standard storage conditions

Storage & Stability

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Protect from moisture and direct light

• Keep container tightly closed when not in use

Intended Use

For laboratory, research, and industrial use.
Not intended for therapeutic or medical applications.

Quality & Documentation

• Manufactured under controlled conditions

• Batch-to-batch consistency maintained

• COA and SDS available upon request