Alpha-D-glucose hydrate (Standard) is an analytical standard of alpha-D-glucose (hydrate), intended for research and analytical applications. This monosaccharide plays a vital role in energy metabolism, serving as the primary source of energy for many cells in the body, and acts as a building block for larger carbohydrates like starch and glycogen. In solution, alpha-D-glucose exists as a hydrate, meaning it is bound to water molecules.
- Cannot be broken down into simpler sugars
- Primary energy source for many cells
- Building block for larger carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen
- Exists as a hydrate in solution, bound to water molecules