Properties
Description
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol is a sugar derivative that is chemically similar to sorbitol and exists as an intermediate or precursor molecule in certain specific biochemical reactions.
Molecular Formula
C6H14O5
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol can be used to synthesize certain physiologically active glycolipids or polysaccharides.