L(+)-Arabinose CAS 87-72-9

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87-72-9
Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Molecular Weight150.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

L(+)-Arabinose CAS 87-72-9 chemical structure

Description

L(+)-Arabinose (CAS 87-72-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H10O5 and a molecular weight of 150.13 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C5H10O5, L(+)-Arabinose contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 150.13 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), L(+)-Arabinose meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Molecular Weight150.13 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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