CAS 2438-80-4: Fucose
Description:Fucose is a naturally occurring deoxy sugar, specifically a L-fucose, which is an aldohexose with the molecular formula C6H12O5. It is characterized by its unique structure, which includes a methyl group at the 6th carbon, distinguishing it from other hexoses. Fucose is commonly found in various biological systems, particularly in glycoproteins and glycolipids, where it plays a crucial role in cell recognition and signaling processes. It is often involved in the formation of fucosylated structures, which are important for immune responses and cellular interactions. Fucose is soluble in water and exhibits a sweet taste, although it is less sweet than glucose. In terms of its chemical properties, fucose can participate in various reactions typical of sugars, including oxidation and reduction, as well as glycosylation reactions. Its presence is significant in the study of carbohydrates and their biological functions, making it a subject of interest in biochemistry and glycobiology.
Formula:C6H12O5
InChI:InChI=1S/C6H12O5/c1-3(8)5(10)6(11)4(9)2-7/h2-6,8-11H,1H3/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=PNNNRSAQSRJVSB-KCDKBNATSA-N
SMILES:O=CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)C
- Synonyms:
- (-)-Fucose
- (-)-L-Fucose
- 6-Deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-galactose
- 6-Deoxy-L-galactose
- 6-Desoxy-L-β-galaktose
- 6-Desoxygalactose
- 6-deoxy-L-β-galactose
- 6-desoxi-L-β-galactosa
- 6-desoxy-L-β-galactose
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(-)-Fucose
- See more synonyms
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Galactomethylose
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Galactose, 6-deoxy-
- Fucose, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
- Fucose, L-
- L-Galactomethylose
- L-Galactose, 6-deoxy-
- 6-deoxy-L-galactopyranose
- L-Galactose, 6-deoxy-
- 6-deoxyhexopyranose
- 6-Deoxy-L-beta-galactose