F0127

D-(−)-Fructose

≥99% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): D-Levulose, Fruit sugar
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂O₆
• CAS Number: 57-48-7
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Beilstein: 1239004
• EC Number: 200-333-3
• MDL number: MFCD00148910
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894716
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: corn
• Quality Level: 300
• Assay: ≥99% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• impurities: ≤0.05% Glucose (enzymatic)
• color: colorless
• useful pH range: 5.0-7 (25 °C, 18 g/L)
• mp: 119-122 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: water: 790 g/L at 20 °C

Description

General description

D-fructose is a crucial ketohexose, which is commonly present in free form in fruit juices, musk, and honey accompanied by glucose. It is a constituent of raffinose, sucrose, and inulin. Fructose is formed by the hydrolysis of inulin.

Application

D-(-)-Fructose has been used:

• as a supplement in modified Sabouraud (mSAB)/Sabouraud broth to culture Zygosaccharomyces bailii and to prepare ketchup to avoid the presence of any chemical preservatives
• to prepare hypoosmotic fructose solution to assess the functional integrity of sperm membranes
• to supplement drinking water to mimic high-fructose corn syrup containing soft drinks

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves