| Bioactivity | 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]. |
| Name | D-(+)-Fucose |
| CAS | 3615-37-0 |
| Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Molar Mass | 164.16 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under argon *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under argon) |