L-Mannose is used in a study to assess substrate specificity of galactokinase from Streptococcus pneumoniae. It has also been used in a study to investigate a versatile route to L-hexoses.
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Applications
L-Mannose is used in a study to assess substrate specificity of galactokinase from Streptococcus pneumoniae. It has also been used in a study to investigate a versatile route to L-hexoses.
Solubility
Soluble in Water (100 mg/mL).
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Joel M. Harris.; Mark D. Keranen.; George A. O’Doherty. Syntheses of d- and l-Mannose, Gulose, and Talose via Diastereoselective and Enantioselective Dihydroxylation Reactions. J. Org. Chem. 1999, 64, (9), 2982-2983.