CAS 5658-12-8

Tyvelose

Description:

Tyvelose, also known as 6-deoxy-D-mannose, is a sugar molecule classified as a monosaccharide. It is a hexose, meaning it contains six carbon atoms, and is an important component in various biological processes. Tyvelose is characterized by its unique structure, which includes a hydroxyl group (-OH) at the C-6 position, distinguishing it from other sugars. This compound is often found in the cell walls of certain bacteria and plays a role in microbial adhesion and virulence. Its chemical formula is C6H12O5, and it is typically a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Tyvelose is of interest in research related to glycobiology and can be utilized in the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions. Additionally, it may have potential applications in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology due to its biological significance. As with many sugars, Tyvelose can undergo various chemical reactions, including oxidation and reduction, which can be leveraged in synthetic chemistry.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O4/c1-4(8)6(10)2-5(9)3-7/h3-6,8-10H,2H2,1H3/t4-,5+,6+/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=GNTQICZXQYZQNE-SRQIZXRXSA-N

SMILES: C([C@@H]([C@@H](C)O)O)[C@@H](C=O)O

Synonyms:

• 3,6-Dideoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-arabino-hexose
• 3,6-Dideoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-mannose
• 3,6-Dideoxy-L-galactose
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Mannose, 3,6-dideoxy-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Tyvelose
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-arabino-Hexose, 3,6-dideoxy-
• Tyvelose
• D-Mannose, 3,6-dideoxy-
• D-arabino-Hexose, 3,6-dideoxy-
• D-Tyvelose
• 3,6-Dideoxy-D-arabino-hexose

3,6-Dideoxy-D-arabino-hexose

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Molecular weight: 148.16

Ref: 7W-GC4866

Tyvelose

CAS: 5658-12-8

Tyvelose: 3,6-dideoxyhexose in T. spiralis, trichinosis-causing, evokes IgG1 in mice, non-resistant; rapid expulsion in treated rats.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₄

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 148.16

Ref: TM-T37757

Tyvelose

Controlled Product

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Stability Hygroscopic
Applications The unusual sugar Tyvelose is the immunodominant portion of the major larval glycoprotein antigens of Trichinella spiralis, which play an important role in generating immunity against the intestinal stages of infection.
References Denkers, E., et al.: J. Immunol., 144, 3152 (1990), Greenspan, N., et al.: Immunol. Today, 13, 164 (1992), Robinson, K., et al.: Immunology, 86, 495 (1995), Ortega-Pierres, M., et al.: Parasite Immunol., 18, 273 (1996),

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 148.16

Ref: TR-T948000

3,6-Dideoxy-D-arabino-hexose

CAS: 5658-12-8

3,6-Dideoxy-D-arabino-hexose is a sugar that is found in bacterial cell walls. It is made up of three components: 3,6-dideoxy-D-glycero-hexose and two fatty acids. The chemical structure of 3,6-dideoxy-D-arabino-hexose has been determined by chemical synthesis and spectroscopic analysis. This sugar residue is also used in the biosynthesis of the lipid A antigen found on gram negative bacteria.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₄

Purity: Min. 95 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 148.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-MD05755

Tyvelose

CAS: 5658-12-8

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₄

Molecular weight: 148.16

Ref: 4Z-T-463001