Sorbose
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Sorbose | |
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IUPAC name | (3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one |
Other names | Sorbinose L-xylo-Hexulose |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [87-79-6] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | C([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C(=O)CO)O)O)O)O |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C6H12O6 |
Molar mass | 180.156 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Sorbose is a ketose belonging to the group of sugars known as monosaccharides. The commercial production of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) often begins with sorbose. L-Sorbose is the configuration of the naturally-occurring sugar.
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