Mannose is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H12O6 and a molecular weight of 180.156, colorless or white crystalline powder. It is a kind of sugar that plays an important role in human metabolism, especially in the glycosylation process of specific proteins.
CAS number: 3458-28-4
Molecular formula: C6H12O6
Molecular weight: 180.156
Characters: α-type and β-type. α-type is the crystal of methyl group, melting point 133°C; The crystallization of β-type ethyl has a melting point of 132°C (decomposition point).
The taste is sweet and slightly bitter. Soluble in water (250%), insoluble in ethanol (0.4%), insoluble in ether.