l-Rhamnose

(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol monohydrate. 6-Deoxy-α-l-mannopyranose monohydrate; α-l-Rhamnopyranose monohydrate; l-(+)-Rhamnose monohydrate; C₆H₁₂O₅,H₂O = 182.2 (6155-35-7)

General reagent grade of commerce.

A white, crystalline powder; melting point, about 96°; , +7.8 to +8.3 (5% w/v in water containing about 0.05% of NH₃).