Fucose

A six-member ring deoxysugar with the chemical formula C6H12O5. It lacks a hydroxyl group on the carbon at position 6 of the molecule.

Year introduced: 1966(1963)

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Tree Number(s): D09.254.488

MeSH Unique ID: D005643

Registry Number: 28RYY2IV3F

Entry Terms:

• alpha-Fucose
• alpha Fucose
• Deoxygalactose

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Carbohydrates
Deoxy Sugars
Fucose