Arabinose is an aldopentose a monosaccharide, In synthetic biology, often used as a one-way or reversible switch for protein expression under the Pbad promoter in E. coli. As well as arabinose is an inhibitor of sucrase, the enzyme that breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose in the small intestine. Therefore, arabinose could be used in foods to attenuate the peak of glycemic response.
|
CAS No. |
5328-37-0 |
|
MF |
C5H10O5 |
|
EINECS No. |
226-214-6 |
|
Place of Origin |
China |
|
Type |
Acidity Regulators, Antioxidants, Chewing Gum Bases, Colorants, Emulsifiers, Enzyme Preparations, Flavoring Agents, Nutrition Enhancers, Preservatives, Stabilizers, Sweeteners, THICKENERS |
|
Physical state |
white crystalline powder |
|
Melting point |
285°C(dec.)(lit.) |
|
Boiling point |
77°C |
|
Flash point |
-3°C(lit.) |
|
Density |
1.508g/cm3 |
