1. What is D(-)-Arabinose

D(-)-Arabinose is a monosaccharide containing five carbon atoms, and including an aldehyde (CHO) functional group. Its cas number is 10323-20-3. D(-)-Arabinose is also called Arabinose,D- (8CI), (-)-Arabinose. The density of D(-)-Arabinose is1.757 g/cm³, the melting point is 156-160 °C,the boiling point is 415.462 °C at 760 mmHg and the flash point is 219.215 °C. In addition, (-)-Arabinose structure is as below:

2. Uses of D(-)-Arabinose

D-(−)-Arabinose is a D-ribose analogue present in sugar polymers such as the arabinogalatans of mycobacterial cell walls and plant tissues. What's more, D-Arabinose is a substrate used to identify, differentiate and characterize arabinose isomerase(s) that have commercial value in the production of tagatose, a low calorie sweetener. 

3. Buy D(-)-Arabinose

If you want to buy D(-)-Arabinose, there are many D(-)-Arabinose manufacturers in the market. You can search it on line. For example, Hangzhou Chemfar Ltd is a good choice. It provides D(-)-Arabinose with the specification as follows: Assay:99%; Appearance: White crystalline, odorless; Package: 25kg net fiber drum.