6-Amino-6-deoxy-L-sorbose6-Amino-6-deoxy-L-sorbose is a sugar that is metabolized by the body to produce energy. This compound has been shown to be an effective antidiabetic, as it may inhibit glucose production in the liver and enhance insulin sensitivity. 6-Amino-6-deoxy-L-sorbose is a nutrient that can be found in food sources such as bananas, potatoes, and soybeans. It can also be synthesized from various plant sources. The biosynthesis of this compound is dependent on a number of enzymes, including L-arabinose 1 phosphate dehydrogenase.CAS Number74004-39-0Product Name6-Amino-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexan-2-oneIUPAC Name6-amino-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexan-2-oneMolecular FormulaC6H13NO5Molecular Weight179.17 g/molInChIInChI=1S/C6H13NO5/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h3,5-6,8-9,11-12H,1-2,7H2InChI KeyAOPNPKRMTASTLC-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESC(C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O)NCanonical SMILESC(C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O)NIsomeric SMILESC(C(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O)N