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DL-Apiose

Also known as 2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-hydroxymethylbutanal, DL-Apiose - Aqueous solution

CAS 42927-70-8Formula C5H10O5Molar mass 150.13 g/mol
DL-Apiose chemical structure, C5H10O5, CAS 42927-70-8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
42927-70-8
Formula
C5H10O5
Molar mass
150.13 g/mol
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is DL-Apiose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

DL-Apiose is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H10O5 and a molar mass of 150.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 42927-70-8. The IUPAC name is 2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butanal.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butanal
CAS number
42927-70-8Other or deprecated CAS: 639-97-4
Molecular formula
C5H10O5
InChIKey
AVGPOAXYRRIZMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-4(9)5(10,2-7)3-8/h1,4,7-10H,2-3H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C(CO)(C(C=O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-hydroxymethylbutanal
  • DL-Apiose - Aqueous solution

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
150.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
150.0528 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-2.74calc.
Topological polar surface area
97.99 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code DL-Apiose is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for DL-Apiose is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about DL-Apiose, based on the data on this page

What is DL-Apiose?

DL-Apiose is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H10O5 and a molar mass of 150.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 42927-70-8. The IUPAC name is 2,3,4-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butanal.

What is the CAS number of DL-Apiose?

The CAS registry number of DL-Apiose is 42927-70-8. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 639-97-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of DL-Apiose?

The molecular formula of DL-Apiose is C5H10O5 and its molar mass is 150.13 g/mol.

Is DL-Apiose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for DL-Apiose is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of DL-Apiose?

DL-Apiose is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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