L-Quebrachitol

RT

194, 18

White to off-white solid

L-Quebrachitol is a sugar that is found in plants and bacteria. It has been shown to have significant up-regulation of metabolic enzymes and to have inhibitory effects on skin cancer cells. L-Quebrachitol has also been shown to be effective as a wastewater treatment agent, with the ability to lower the concentrations of fecal coliforms, while at the same time increasing microbial activity. This study also showed that L-Quebrachitol can be used as an energy source for 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and that it can stimulate glycolysis in these cells. L-Quebrachitol is converted into erythritol by hydrolysis with alpha-glucosidase, which increases its inhibitory effects on skin cancer cells.

Synonyms:
2-O-Methyl-1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6-hexahydroxycyclohexane; L-chiro-Inositol 2-methyl ether

CAS No:
642-38-6

Molecular Formula:
C7H14O6

Molecular Weight:
194.18

Appearance:
White to off-white solid

Purity:
As reported

1H NMR:
Conforms to reference

Solubility:
DMSO (Slightly), Water (Sparingly)

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.