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

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

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Catalog NumberQuantity
A17496.03
also known as A17496-03
1 g
Catalog number A17496.03
also known as A17496-03
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1 g
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS921-60-8
IUPAC Name6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
InChI KeyWQZGKKKJIJFFOK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESOCC1OC(O)C(O)C(O)C1O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Loss on Drying≤0.5% (U.S. specification)
Appearance (Color)White
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥97.5%
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤0.5% (non-U.S. specification)
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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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. J Sinha.; P.K Dey.; T Panda. Extractive fermentation for improved production of endoglucanase by an intergeneric fusant of Trichoderma reesei/Saccharomyces cerevisiae using aqueous two-phase system. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 2000, 6, (3), 163-175.
  2. Katrin Brzonkalik.; Tanja Herrling.; Christoph Syldatk.; Anke Neumann. The influence of different nitrogen and carbon sources on mycotoxin production in Alternaria alternata. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 2011, 147, (2), 120-126.