CAS 25018-14-8

3-O-Hydroxyethyl-D-glucose

CAS: 25018-14-8

3-O-Hydroxyethyl-D-glucose (3HEG) is a hexose sugar that can be synthesized from D-glucose and glycerol. It is an important precursor for the synthesis of polyethylene glycols for drug delivery and has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of glucose uptake in Xenopus oocytes. 3HEG is also a good carbon source for cell growth, but it can only be metabolised by cells with the appropriate enzymes. Glucofuranose, which is structurally similar to 3HEG, can inhibit uptake of glucose by binding to glucose transporters on the cell membrane surface. This inhibition may be due to the structural similarities between these two sugars. Mechanistic studies indicate that this inhibition may occur as a result of competitive inhibition or allosteric modulation, but further research is required to elucidate this mechanism.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₇

Purity: Min. 98 Area-%

Color and Shape: Yellow Powder

Molecular weight: 224.21 g/mol

Ref: 3D-MH10077

3-O-Hydroxyethyl-D-glucose

Controlled Product

CAS: 25018-14-8

Formula: C₈H₁₆O₇

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 224.208

Ref: TR-O209040