L-(-)-Fucose

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂O₅
CAS Number	2438-80-4

FC-0779867

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2S,3R,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal
SMILES	C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C=O)O)O)O)O
InChI Key	PNNNRSAQSRJVSB-KCDKBNATSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H12O5/c1-2-3(7)4(8)5(9)6(10)11-2/h2-10H,1H3/t2-,3+,4+,5-,6?/m0/s1

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	399.1±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	150-153 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	209.3±22.4 °C
Density	1.4±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Flash Point

209.3±22.4 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.