Cat Number: PIPB-0123

D(+)-Glucose

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CAS Number

50-99-7

Synonyms

(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal Dextrose Anhydrous aldehydo-D-glucose

Description

It is produced in humans via hepatic gluconeogenesis and breakdown of polymeric glucose forms (glycogenolysis). It circulates in human circulation as blood glucose and acts as an essential energy source for many organisms through aerobic or anaerobic respiration and fermentation. It is primarily stored as starch in plants and glycogen in animals to be used in various metabolic processes in the cellular level.

Molecular Weight

180.16

Molecular Formula

C6H12O6

SMILES

C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O

Appearance

Watery odorless colorless liquid

pKa

12.92 at 0 ℃

Boiling Point

greater than 212 °F at 760 mmHg