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Sigma-Aldrich

L-(−)-Glucose

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Aldehydo-L-glucose

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12O6
CAS Number:
921-60-8
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein:
1724626
EC Number:
213-068-3
MDL number:
MFCD00148913
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
24895211
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

color

white

mp

153-156 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6+/m1/s1

InChI key

GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-VANKVMQKSA-N

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General description

L-(−)-Glucose is an enantiomer of the more common D-glucose. L-Glucose cannot be used by cells as an energy source because it cannot be phosphorylated by hexokinase.

Application

L-(-)-Glucose has been used in phospho-buffered saline (PBS) solution to induce metabolic responses in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It has also been used to study the substrate competition pattern of IICB glucose transporter.

Other Notes

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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