CAS No. 6027-89-0
Batch:
Purity:98.59
Chemical Structure
Check the
L-Gulose
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 6027-89-0 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H12O6 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 180.16 | |
| SMILES | C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O |
L-Gulose is an unnatural L-hexose monosaccharide that functions as a structural intermediate in the biosynthesis of L-ascorbate. Within carbohydrate metabolic pathways, it serves as a substrate precursor involved in enzymatic conversions required for L-ascorbic acid generation. Through its involvement in L-ascorbate production, L-gulose plays an important role in modulating cellular redox balance and maintaining antioxidant defense mechanisms across plant and biochemical model systems. [1]
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Concentration
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
12 mg/mL
(66.6 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.