Alpha-D-glucose hydrate
Product Specifications
CAS Number
14431-43-7
Bioactivity
Alpha-D-glucose hydrate is a monosaccharide and the most common form of glucose, playing a vital role in energy metabolism as the primary energy source for many cells. It is also a building block of larger carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen. The "α" prefix refers to the orientation of the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon atom. In solution, alpha-D-glucose exists as a hydrate, bound to water molecules.
Smiles
C(O)[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)O1.O
Molecular Formula
C6H14O7
Molecular Weight
198.17
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
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