L-Glucose

• CAT Number: R041232
• CAS Number: 921-60-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: FM 602; L(-)-Glucose; Levoglucose; l-Glucose
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
• InChI: 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
• InChIKey: GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-VANKVMQKSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O

L-Glucose(CAT: R041232) is the enantiomer of naturally occurring D-glucose, featuring the same molecular formula (C₆H₁₂O₆) but with all chiral centers mirrored. Although not metabolized by most organisms, L-glucose is of significant interest in biomedical and nutritional research due to its non-caloric properties and resistance to enzymatic breakdown. It serves as a valuable tool in stereochemical studies, carbohydrate metabolism research, and the development of low-calorie sweeteners. Additionally, L-glucose derivatives are explored for therapeutic applications, including drug delivery and enzyme inhibition.