Melting point :146-147 °C(lit.)
alpha :45.5 º (c=2, H2O)
Boiling point :211.61°C (rough estimate)
Density :1.1738 (rough estimate)
refractive index :46.5 ° (C=1, H2O)
storage temp. :2-8°C
solubility :H₂O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
pka :pK1:12.52 (25°C)
form :crystalline
color :white
biological source :synthetic
optical activity :+38.5 → +45.9
Water Solubility :Soluble in water.
Merck :14,2904
BRN :1723331
Stability :Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20° for up to 1 month. Solutions in water are not stable and must be used within 1 working day.
InChI :1S/C6H12O5/c7-2-1-4(9)6(11)5(10)3-8/h2,4-6,8-11H,1,3H2/t4-,5-,6+/m1/s1
InChIKey :PMMURAAUARKVCB-CEZCPVKQSA-N
SMILES :OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CC=O
LogP :-1.460 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference :154-17-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System :D-arabino-Hexose, 2-deoxy- (154-17-6)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P
Precautionary statements:	P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.