L-Fucose
Product Name: L-Fucose
Synonyms: 6-Deoxy-L-galactose; 6-Desoxygalactose; L-(-)-Fucose.
L-Fucose is a hexose sugar which belongs to the family of deoxy sugars. It is a L-configuration monosaccharide considered one of the essential sugars, necessary to the body’s function. This rare specialty ingredient can be used in a wide range of applications.
Product Form: White to off-white powder
Molecular Weight: 164.16 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C6H12O5
CAS Number: 2438-80-4
Origin
The product is a derived natural ingredient with a natural origin index 1, according to ISO 16128-2. It is obtained from a non-GMO proprietary bacteria fermentation process.
Typical Applications
The product is suitable for use in several fields of R&D, in pharma applications as raw material for advanced building blocks, in biotechnology as specialty media supplement, in analytical applications, in cosmetics as a skin nutrition and in nutraceutical formulations as nutritional supplement.
Product Specifications
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Appearance
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White to off-white powder
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Purity
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≥ 99.0%
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Other Monosaccharides
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< 1.0%
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Residue on ignition
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< 0.25 wt%
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Water Content
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< 2.0 wt%
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Residual Acetic Acid
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< 0.5 wt%
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Residual Proteins
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< 0.5 wt%
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Total Heavy Metals*
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< 10.0 ppm
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Arsenic
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< 0.5 ppm
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Cadmium
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< 0.5 ppm
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Lead
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< 0.5 ppm
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Mercury
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< 0.5 ppm
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1H-NMR
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Structure Confirmation
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Specific Rotation
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-76.0º to -72.0º
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*Calculated by the sum of the average ICP results of the following elements: Ag, As, Bi, Cd, Cu, Hg, Mo, Pb, Sb and Sn.
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Aerobic Microbial Count
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< 1.000 CFU/g
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Total Yeast and Mold Count
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< 100 CFU/g
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Regulatory Information
Compendial Compliance
Whenever feasible, all test methods are based on USP/Ph Eur methodology for Galactose (a related product) or equivalent/improved
methodologies.
BSE/TSE and viral risk statement
This product is resulting from non-animal sources, which complies with the requirements stipulated in EMEA 410/01 as negligible risk for BSE/TSE.
Allergen Information
L-Fucose production does not use any known food allergens reagents, as defined by the FDA and WHO.
GMO information
L-Fucose is obtained from a non-GMO source.
Residual solvents information
The product is produced without use of Class 1 or 2 organic solvents according to USP 467 and EMA/CHMP/ICH/82260/2006.
Melamine Statement
The product is considered negligible risk for melamine contamination.