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Sorbosone, L-

Also known as L-sorbosone, L-Xylo-hexosulose, 2-dehydro-L-gulose

CAS 49865-02-3Formula C6H10O6Molar mass 178.14 g/mol
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Sorbosone, L- chemical structure, C6H10O6, CAS 49865-02-3
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CAS number
49865-02-3
Formula
C6H10O6
Molar mass
178.14 g/mol
HS code
291440
Category
Aldehydes and ketones

What is Sorbosone, L-?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

L-xylo-hexos-2-ulose is a xylo-hexos-2-ulose. It is an enantiomer of a D-xylo-hexos-2-ulose.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3S,4R,5S)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanal
CAS number
49865-02-3
Molecular formula
C6H10O6
UNII
AA9VR049A2
InChIKey
DCNMIDLYWOTSGK-KVQBGUIXSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H10O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,4-6,8,10-12H,2H2/t4-,5+,6+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=CC(=O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C(=O)C=O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • L-sorbosone
  • L-Xylo-hexosulose
  • 2-dehydro-L-gulose
  • GlyTouCan:G97856AY
  • 1-dehydro-L-sorbose
  • L-xylo-hexos-2-ulose
  • (3S,4R,5S)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanal
  • L-xylo-Hexos-2-ulose, (2S,3S,4S,5S)-2,3,4-Trihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-carbaldehyde

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
178.14 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
178.0477 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.17calc.
Topological polar surface area
115.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
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 Sorbosone, L- is traded under.

HS 2914.40Indicative HS code

Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

World exports in 2024
$199M
+2.5% vs 2023, imports $247M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China29.5%
  2. Germany14.4%
  3. Netherlands12.7%
Top importers
  1. United States37.2%
  2. Netherlands8.5%
  3. Germany6.4%
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Frequently asked questions

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

What is Sorbosone, L-?

L-xylo-hexos-2-ulose is a xylo-hexos-2-ulose. It is an enantiomer of a D-xylo-hexos-2-ulose.

What is the CAS number of Sorbosone, L-?

The CAS registry number of Sorbosone, L- is 49865-02-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Sorbosone, L-?

The molecular formula of Sorbosone, L- is C6H10O6 and its molar mass is 178.14 g/mol.

What is Sorbosone, L- used for?

Known uses and roles of Sorbosone, L- include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Sorbosone, L- hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Sorbosone, L- 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 Sorbosone, L-?

Sorbosone, L- is usually classified under HS code 291440 (Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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