Gulose
| Gulose | |
|---|---|
| Gulose β-D-Gulopyranose form | |
| Chemical name | 6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane- 2,3,4,5-tetrol |
| Abbreviation | Gul |
| Chemical formula | C6H12O6 |
| Molecular mass | 180.16 g/mol |
| CAS number | D:[4205-23-6] L:[6027-89-0]] |
| Melting point | syrup |
| SMILES | O[C@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H] (O)[C@@H](O)C(CO)O1 |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Gulose is an aldohexose sugar. It is an unnatural monosaccharide that exists as a syrup with a sweet taste. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol. Both the D- and L-forms are not fermentable by yeast.
Gulose is a C-3 epimer of galactose.
References
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4490.
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