Name:alpha-L-Rhamnose
CAS:3615-41-6
Molecular formula:C6H12O5
Molecular weight:164.16
EINECS:222-793-4
Synonyms:6-Deoxyhexopyranose; 6-deoxy-l-mannos; 6-Deoxymannose; Isoducitol; L-Mannopyranose,6-deoxy-; Locaose; Mannose,6-deoxy-; Rhamnopyranose
What is Alpha-L-Rhamnose？
Rhamnose, also known as 6-deoxy-L-mannose, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H12O5. It is a substance widely present in plant polysaccharides, glycosides, plant gums and bacterial polysaccharides. Its sweetness is 33% of sucrose. It can be used to measure intestinal permeability. It can be used as a sweetener. It can also be used to produce flavors and fragrances and is edible.
Specification
| Item | Internal control index | Test result |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline , no odor,freely soluble in water, no observable impurities in normal eyesight | Correspond |
| L-Rhamnose monohydrate Content/%
| ≥98.0 | 99.332 |
| Loss on drying/%
| ≤11.0 | 7.89 |
| Residue on ignition/%
| ≤0.1 | 0.06 |
| Specific rotation/O
| +7.7～+8.9 | +8.345 |
| Identification | The RF of the principal spot of the sample solution corresponds to that of Standard solution | Correspond |
| Chloride(Count in Cl-)/%
| ≤0.005 | Correspond |
| Appearance of solution | Solution clarification | Correspond |
| Barium/（mg/kg） | Any opalescence in the sample solution is not more intense than that in the standard solution | Correspond |
| Acidity/ml
| Consumption of 0.01mol/l sodium hydroxide is not more than 1.5 ml | 0.7 |
| Total Bacteria Count（CFU/g）
| ≤1000 | Negative |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline , no odor,freely soluble in water, no observable impurities in normal eyesight | Correspond |
Application
- In food: Alpha-L-Rhamnose can be used as a sweetener, and can also be used to produce flavors and fragrances, and is edible.
- In cosmetics: Alpha-L-Rhamnose is a moisturizing, nourishing, soothing, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory agent
Packing
Solid: 25kg, 20kg, 10kg, 5kg fibre drum, PP bag, craft paper bag,1kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g, 20g Aluminum foil bag. Carton: plastic wrapped carton. (The package can be made as the customer’s requirement.)
