D-glucose

D-Glucose

CAS 50-99-7  ·  C6H12O6  ·  MW 180.16 g/mol

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3D model D-Glucose, CAS 50-99-7, molecular formula C6H12O6, molar mass 180.16 g/mol
About D-glucose

D-glucose is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 50-99-7, with the molecular formula C6H12O6, and a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol.

The molecule contains 24 atoms connected by 24 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -2.6 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 110 Ų, 5 donors and 6 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC6H12O6
Molar mass180.16 g/mol
IUPAC(3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
SMILESC([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O1)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKeyWQZGKKKJIJFFOK-GASJEMHNSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-2.6
PSA110 Ų
HBD / HBA5 / 6
PubChem CIDCID 5793 ↗
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Synonyms
D-Glucopyranose · glucose · Glucopyranose · Grape sugar · Blood sugar · (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol · D-Glc · Traubenzucker · Glucosteril · Cartose · anhydrous glucose · Maxim Energy Gel · Glucosum, anhydrous · Staleydex 333 · Corn sugar
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