| Sorbose | |
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(3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one |
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Other names
Sorbinose |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 87-79-6 |
| PubChem | 6904 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties[1] | |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O6 |
| Molar mass | 180.16 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Crystalline solid |
| Density | 1.65 g/cm3 (15 °C) |
| Melting point |
165 °C, 438 K, 329 °F |
| Solubility in water | Freely soluble |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Sorbose is a ketose belonging to the group of sugars known as monosaccharides. It has a sweetness that is equivalent to sucrose (table sugar).[1] The commercial production of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) often begins with sorbose. L-Sorbose is the configuration of the naturally occurring sugar.
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