L-(-)-Glucose, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

L-(-)-Glucose is an enantiomer of the more common D-glucose a naturally occurring carbohydrate used in an abundance of cellular processes. L-Glucose is a synthetic sugar used in the formation of L-Glucose Pen taacetate, a potential therapeutic agent regarding type II diabetes. In addition, L-glucose can be used as a colon cleansing agent for before a colonoscopy procedure.

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Applications
L-(-)-Glucose is an enantiomer of the more common D-glucose a naturally occurring carbohydrate used in an abundance of cellular processes. L-Glucose is a synthetic sugar used in the formation of L-Glucose Pen taacetate, a potential therapeutic agent regarding type II diabetes. In addition, L-glucose can be used as a colon cleansing agent for before a colonoscopy procedure.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 921-60-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• MDL Number: MFCD00148913
• PubChem CID: 10954115
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37626

• Melting Point: 148°C to 157°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 1724626
• Synonym: l-glucose, l---glucose, levoglucose, l--glucose, 2s,3r,4s,5s-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal, aldehydo-l-glucose, aldehydo-l-gluco-hexose, d-glucose-13c6,d7, levoglucose usan, glucose, l-isomer
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol.
• InChI Key: GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-VANKVMQKSA-N
• Optical Rotation: −53° (c=10 in Water, 24h)
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O
• IUPAC Name: (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.156
• Formula Weight: 180.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-(-)-Glucose, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	213-068-3
RTECSNumber	LZ6610000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only