beta-d-Fructofuranose

Description

beta-d-Fructofuranose · CAS 53188-23-1 · C6H12O6. UNII B986VTP17J. Melting Point: 119 - 122 °C; Solubility: 778 mg/mL at 20 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	53188-23-1
PubChem CID	439709
Molecular formula	C6H12O6
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-2,3,4-triol
UNII (FDA)	B986VTP17J

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	180.16
XLogP3	-2.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	6
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	180.06338810
Monoisotopic Mass	180.06338810
Topological Polar Surface Area	110
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	119 - 122 °C
Solubility	778 mg/mL at 20 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	Scientific procedures Hank Tsai Ingredient in nonexempt infant formulas for term infants, as consumed, at a level up to 400 mg FOS/100 mL form FDA has no questions (in PDF) New Francisco (Yunfu City) Biotechnology Corporation

Documented Uses

• Fructose and mannose metabolism
• Fructose intolerance, hereditary
• G(M2)-Gangliosidosis: Variant B, Tay-sachs disease
• Glycogenosis, Type III. Cori disease, Debrancher glycogenosis
• Glycogenosis, Type IV. Amylopectinosis, Anderson disease
• Total 17 pathways, visit the HMDB page for details

Synonyms

beta-D-fructofuranose; beta-Levulose; beta-D-Fructose; beta-Fruit sugar; 53188-23-1; beta-D-Arabino-hexulose; B986VTP17J; CHEBI:28645; DTXSID60859011; RefChem:937011; GlyTouCan:G23778LQ; BETA-D.-FRUCTOFURANOSE; DTXCID103081; DTXSID20273991; G23778LQ; 470-23-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of beta-d-Fructofuranose?

CAS 53188-23-1; molecular formula C6H12O6; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is beta-d-Fructofuranose known by?

beta-D-fructofuranose, beta-Levulose, beta-D-Fructose, beta-Fruit sugar, 53188-23-1, beta-D-Arabino-hexulose.

What is the regulatory status of beta-d-Fructofuranose?

Documented regulatory listings: Scientific procedures; Hank Tsai; Ingredient in nonexempt infant formulas for term infants, as consumed, at a level up to 400 mg FOS/100 mL form.

What are the key physical properties of beta-d-Fructofuranose?

Melting Point: 119 - 122 °C; Solubility: 778 mg/mL at 20 °C.

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