Mannose is a sugar monomer of the aldohexose series of carbohydrates. Mannose is a C-2 epimer of glucose. Mannose is important in human metabolism, especially in the glycosylation of certain proteins. Several congenital disorders of glycosylation are associated with mutations in enzymes involved in…

CAS: 3458-28-4 EC No: 222-392-4 MDL No: MFCD00064122 Solid Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆ MW: 180.16 Melting Point: 133-140° Optical Rotation: [α]20/D +13.8±0.5°, c = 10% in water