D-(+)-Mannose, Aldohexose carbohydrate (ab145352)
Key features and details
- Aldohexose carbohydrate which may be used to study the effects of exogenous mannose on in vitro processes such as glycosylation.
- CAS Number: 3458-28-4
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in water
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
D-(+)-Mannose, Aldohexose carbohydrate -
Description
Aldohexose carbohydrate which may be used to study the effects of exogenous mannose on in vitro processes such as glycosylation. -
Alternative names
- D-Mannopyranose
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Biological description
Six-carbon carbohydrate. C-2 epimer of glucose and a critical sugar for protein glycosylation. Can be utilized by the brain as an alternative energy source.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
3458-28-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
180.16 -
Molecular formula
C6H12O6 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic