| Description | D-(-)-Arabinose is a reducing sugar useful as a substrate in analysis of arabinose isomerases and synthesis of D-erythroascorbic acid in yeast. It shows strong growth inhibition against the Caenorhabditis elegans with an IC50 of 7.5 mM. |
| Synonyms | D-阿拉伯糖, D(-)-Arabinose, D-arabinose |
| molecular weight | 150.13 |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O5 |
| CAS | 28697-53-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (333.04 mM) |
| References | 1. Sakoguchi H, et al. Growth inhibitory effect of D-arabinose against the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans: Discovery of a novel bioactive monosaccharide. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2016 Feb 1;26(3):726-729. |