L-fucose

L-fucose

[¦el ′fyü‚kōs] (biochemistry) C6H12O5 A methyl pentose present in some algae and a number of gums and identified in the polysaccharides of blood groups and certain bacteria. Also known as 6-deoxy-L-galactose;L-fucopyranose;L-galactomethylose;L-rhodeose.