Rhamnose is a naturally occurring deoxy sugar. It can be classified as either a methyl-pentose or a 6-deoxy-hexose.
Synonyms 6-Deoxy-L-mannose, L(+)Rhamnopyranose, α-L-Rhamnose monohydrate
CAS Number 10030-85-0
Molecular Formula C6H12O5·H2O
Molecular Weight 182.17
Beilstein Registry Number 3912643
EC Number 222-793-4
MDL Number MFCD00071591