Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:09:09 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:29 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054365
Metabolite Identification
Common Namebeta-L-arabinofuranose
Descriptionbeta-L-arabinofuranose is a carbohydrate belonging to the class of pentoses, specifically a furanose form of L-arabinose. Its chemical structure features a five-membered ring containing four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, with hydroxyl groups attached to the carbon atoms. This sugar plays a role in various biochemical pathways, including the synthesis of nucleosides, as demonstrated in the synthesis of 1-(5'-amino-3',5'-dideoxy-alpha-L-arabinofuranosyl)uracil, a component of dihydropacidamycin D (PMID:11909731 ). Additionally, beta-L-arabinofuranose is involved in the biosynthesis of polysaccharides and glycoproteins, contributing to cellular structure and function. Its unique configuration and reactivity make it a valuable building block in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry, facilitating the development of complex biomolecules.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
b-ArabinoseGenerator
Β-arabinoseGenerator
b-L-ArabinoseHMDB
Β-L-arabinoseHMDB
Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Average Mass150.1299
Monoisotopic Mass150.05282343
IUPAC Name(2S,3R,4R,5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-2,3,4-triol
Traditional Nameβ-L-arabinofuranose
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC[C@@H]1O[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-2-3(7)4(8)5(9)10-2/h2-9H,1H2/t2-,3-,4+,5-/m0/s1
InChI KeyHMFHBZSHGGEWLO-KLVWXMOXSA-N