L-[1-13C]Fucose, 500 mg

L-[1-13C]Fucose is characterized by a well-defined molecular structure consisting of a six-carbon sugar ring with one hydroxyl group, one carboxylic acid group, and one amino group. Its molecular formula is C6H11O6N, and it has a molecular weight of 193.17 g/mol. This L-enantiomer belongs to the family of monosaccharides, specifically the deoxyhexoses. It is available in a 500 mg pack size, presented as a white crystalline solid with a purity of 99%. L-[1-13C]Fucose is a valuable tool in biochemical research due to its ability to serve as a precursor in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates, particularly glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins. Additionally, it can be used to study the metabolic pathways involving fucose in various biological systems.

• CAS Number: 83379-38-8