α-L-Rhamnose monohydrate
CAS: 6155-35-7
Category: Carbohydrates
| Purity | Biochemical Grade (≥98%), Reagent Grade (≥99%), Food Grade. |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17 |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25 kg/multi-layer paper bag, 1 kg/plastic bottle. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Specific rotation — Polarimetry; Identification — IR, Reducing sugars test; Purity — HPLC; Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Microbial limits — Pour plate; Sulfite — Colorimetry; Residue on ignition — Muffle furnace. |
| Storage Notes | Stored at room temperature in a tightly closed container, protected from moisture to maintain monohydrate stability. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as a deoxy sugar intermediate in the synthesis of glycosides, flavors, and plant cell wall components for pharmaceutical and food applications.