L-Fucose

CAS: 2438-80-4

Ref. 3D-F-8060

Product Information

• Name: L-Fucose
• Synonyms: 6-Deoxy-L-galactopyranose, (-)-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, <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

Description

L-Fucose is a monosaccharide that is an important component of glycoproteins and glycolipids. L-Fucose is also found in the cell wall of bacteria. The most abundant sources of L-fucose are from the hydrolysis of lactose or sucrose by bacteria, or as a result of intestinal microbial fermentation. L-Fucose has been shown to be involved in the regulation of many metabolic processes, including the glomerular filtration rate and sephadex g-100 binding capacity in the kidney. It has also been shown to improve growth in infant rats with protein malnutrition. The enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of D-arabinose to L-fucose is known as fucokinase.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 98.0 Area-%