| Description | Mycarose is a sugar epi-axenose to lyxo configeration. |
| Synonyms | 3-Epi-axenose |
| molecular weight | 162.18 |
| Molecular formula | C7H14O4 |
| CAS | 6032-92-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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