戊醣(英語:pentose)又稱五碳醣,是一種含有5個原子單醣[1]。在1號碳上有的稱為五碳醛糖(戊醛糖);2號碳上有基的稱為五碳酮糖(戊酮糖)。戊醛糖有3個手性中心,因此可能有8種旋光異構體

  • 五碳醛糖結構:
  • 五碳酮糖結構:

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