CAS 70849-23-9

D-arabinose-1-13C is a stable isotope-labeled form of D-arabinose, a naturally occurring sugar that is classified as an aldopentose. The "1-13C" designation indicates that the carbon-13 isotope is incorporated at the first carbon position of the sugar molecule, which is useful for various applications in metabolic studies and tracer experiments. D-arabinose itself is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and has a sweet taste. It plays a role in the structure of certain polysaccharides and is involved in various biological processes. The presence of the carbon-13 isotope allows researchers to track the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates in biological systems using techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. D-arabinose-1-13C is utilized in research fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and metabolic engineering, providing insights into carbohydrate metabolism and cellular functions. Its CAS number, 70849-23-9, uniquely identifies this specific isotopically labeled compound in chemical databases.