91446-99-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid
• CAS NO: 91446-99-0
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₆
• Molecular Weight: 178.14
• Mol File: 91446-99-0.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 560.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 306.7°C
• Density: 1.582g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 6.93E-15mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.551
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid(91446-99-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid(91446-99-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 91446-99-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid is used as a target for antimicrobial therapies due to its involvement in bacterial pathogenesis and its potential to disrupt lipopolysaccharide structures, thereby weakening the bacterial cell envelope and increasing susceptibility to antibiotics.
Used in Vaccine Development:
2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid is used as a component in vaccine formulations to stimulate an immune response against gram-negative bacteria. Its presence in lipopolysaccharides makes it a promising candidate for developing vaccines that can protect against a wide range of bacterial infections.
Used in Research:
2-deoxyhex-3-ulosonic acid is used as a subject of study in bacterial biology to understand its role in the regulation of bacterial cell envelope integrity and resistance to antibiotics. This knowledge can contribute to the development of novel strategies to combat bacterial infections and improve antibiotic efficacy.