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L-Allose

Also known as GlyTouCan:G14987PW, (3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol, (2S,3S,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal

CAS 7635-11-2Formula C6H12O6Molar mass 180.16 g/molEC 231-565-3
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L-Allose chemical structure, C6H12O6, CAS 7635-11-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
7635-11-2
Formula
C6H12O6
Molar mass
180.16 g/mol
EC number
231-565-3
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is L-Allose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Aldehydo-L-allose is an L-allose in open-chain form. It is a L-allose and an aldehydo-allose. It is an enantiomer of an aldehydo-D-allose.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,3S,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
CAS number
7635-11-2
EC number
231-565-3
Molecular formula
C6H12O6
MDL number
MFCD00085373
InChIKey
GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-MOJAZDJTSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](C=O)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • GlyTouCan:G14987PW
  • (3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
  • (2S,3S,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
  • aldehydo-L-allose
  • L(-)-Allose
  • aldehydo-L-allo-hexose

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
180.16 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
180.0634 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.38calc.
Topological polar surface area
118.2 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.83calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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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 L-Allose 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 L-Allose is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about L-Allose, based on the data on this page

What is L-Allose?

Aldehydo-L-allose is an L-allose in open-chain form. It is a L-allose and an aldehydo-allose. It is an enantiomer of an aldehydo-D-allose.

What is the CAS number of L-Allose?

The CAS registry number of L-Allose is 7635-11-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of L-Allose?

The molecular formula of L-Allose is C6H12O6 and its molar mass is 180.16 g/mol.

Is L-Allose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for L-Allose 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 L-Allose?

L-Allose 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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