svg | ImageSize2 220px | IUPACName Fructose | OtherNames fruit sugar
levulose D-fructofuranose, D-fructose, D-arabino-hexulose | Section1
Kaynak: FructoseExamples of monosaccharides include glucose (dextrose), fructose (
levulose), galactose , xylose and ribose . Monosaccharides are the
Kaynak: MonosaccharideIn a similar manner,
levulose, more commonly known as fructose , causes the plane of polarization to rotate to the left. Fructose is even
Kaynak: Optical rotationfound in proteins are dextrorotatory (at a wavelength of 589 nm), and D-fructose is also referred to as
levulose because it is levorotatory.
Kaynak: Dextrorotation and levorotationOther sugar-derivatives can be used in this process including
levulose (D- fructose ), inulin and starch as well as other acids such as
Kaynak: Levulinic acidReport on Therapeutics, On the effect of giving
levulose and inulin to patients suffering diabetes mellitus, Boston medical and surgical
Kaynak: Dahliafound in proteins are dextrorotatory (at a wavelength of 589 nm), and D fructose is also referred to as
levulose because it is levorotatory.
Kaynak: Chirality (chemistry)