Sedoheptulose

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Sedoheptulose
Identifiers
CAS number [3019-74-7]
PubChem 102926
MeSH sedoheptulose
Properties
Molecular formula C7H14O7
Molar mass 210.182 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Sedoheptulose is a ketoheptose — a monosaccharide with seven carbon atoms and a ketone functional group. It is one of the few heptoses found in nature.

   CH2-OH
   |
   C=O
   |
HO-CH
   |
  HC-OH
   |
  HC-OH
   |
  HC-OH
   |
   CH2-OH
D-Sedoheptulose

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