D-(+)-Fucose

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D-(+)-Fucose Structure
D-(+)-Fucose structure
Common Name D-(+)-Fucose
CAS Number 3615-37-0 Molecular Weight 164.16
Density 1.41 g/cm3 Boiling Point 399.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O5 Melting Point 144-145ºC(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 209.3ºC

 Use of D-(+)-Fucose


D-(+)-Fucose is a nonmetabolizable analogue of l-arabinose. D-(+)-Fucose prevents growth of Escherichia coli B/r on a mineral salts medium plus l-arabinose by inhibiting induction of the l-arabinose operon[1]. D-fucose is a potent inducer of beta-methylgalactoside permease (MGP)[2].

 Names

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Name aldehydo-D-fucose
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 D-(+)-Fucose Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description D-(+)-Fucose is a nonmetabolizable analogue of l-arabinose. D-(+)-Fucose prevents growth of Escherichia coli B/r on a mineral salts medium plus l-arabinose by inhibiting induction of the l-arabinose operon[1]. D-fucose is a potent inducer of beta-methylgalactoside permease (MGP)[2].
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References

[1]. Beverin S, et al. D-Fucose as a gratuitous inducer of the L-arabinose operon in strains of Escherichia coli B-r mutant in gene araC. J Bacteriol. 1971;107(1):79-86.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.41 g/cm3
Boiling Point 399.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 144-145ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C6H12O5
Molecular Weight 164.16
Flash Point 209.3ºC
Exact Mass 164.06800
PSA 90.15000
Index of Refraction 75.5 ° (C=10, H2O)
InChIKey PNNNRSAQSRJVSB-DPYQTVNSSA-N
SMILES CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)C=O
Water Solubility H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases 24/25-36/37/39-27-26
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2912491000

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2912491000
Summary 2912491000. other aldehyde-alcohols. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Articles10

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Characterization and hepatoprotective effect of polysaccharides from Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex H. F. Chou sarcocarp.

Food Chem. Toxicol. 74 , 76-84, (2014)

The polysaccharides from Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex H. F. Chou sarcocarp (PWJS) is evaluated for the chemical composition, antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective effect. The c...

Substrates specialization in lipid compounds and hydrocarbons of Marinobacter genus.

Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int. 22 , 15347-59, (2015)

The impact of petroleum contamination and of burrowing macrofauna on abundances of Marinobacter and denitrifiers was tested in marine sediment mesocoms after 3 months incubation. Quantification of thi...

Antioxidant and antitumor effects of polysaccharides from the fungus Pleurotus abalonus.

Chem. Biol. Interact. 237 , 166-74, (2015)

Dietary supplement of edible Pleurotus abalonus (P. abalonus) rich in fungal polysaccharides is associated with anticancer health benefit. We here isolated the polysaccharides (PAP) from the fruiting ...

 D-(+)-FucoseBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori recombinant alpha1,3-fucosyltransferase using GDP-[...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3381414
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

MFCD00135603
6-Deoxy-D-galactose,Rhodeose
D(+)-Fucose
1-deoxy-L-galactitol
6-deoxygalactose
6-deoxy-D-galactitol
6-desoxy-D-galactose
6-Deoxy-D-galactose
(2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanal
EINECS 222-792-9
D-(+)-FUCOSE
D-(+)-Rhodeose
1-deoxy-L-galacitol

 D-(+)-Fucose | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: SMILES notation of aldehydo-D-fucose is CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)C=O.
Q: What is the InChIKey of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: InChIKey of aldehydo-D-fucose is PNNNRSAQSRJVSB-DPYQTVNSSA-N.
Q: What is the boiling point of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: Boiling point of aldehydo-D-fucose is 399.1ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the upstream materials of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of aldehydo-D-fucose: 1486510-48-8;1051388-66-9;1331826-99-3;1331827-00-9;634-74-2;4026-28-2;4026-27-1.
Q: What is the molecular weight of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: Molecular weight of aldehydo-D-fucose is 164.16.
Q: What is the safety information for aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: Safety information for aldehydo-D-fucose: 24/25-36/37/39-27-26.
Q: What is the melting point of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: Melting point of aldehydo-D-fucose is 144-145ºC(lit.).
Q: What is the CAS number of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: CAS number of aldehydo-D-fucose is 3615-37-0.
Q: What is the molecular formula of aldehydo-D-fucose?
A: Molecular formula of aldehydo-D-fucose is C6H12O5.
Q: What English synonyms does aldehydo-D-fucose have?
A: English synonyms of aldehydo-D-fucose: MFCD00135603, 6-Deoxy-D-galactose,Rhodeose, D(+)-Fucose, 1-deoxy-L-galactitol, 6-deoxygalactose, 6-deoxy-D-galactitol, 6-desoxy-D-galactose, 6-Deoxy-D-galactose, (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanal, EINECS 222-792-9, D-(+)-FUCOSE, D-(+)-Rhodeose, 1-deoxy-L-galacitol.

 D-(+)-Fucosefactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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