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CAS 497-09-6

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(-)-Glyceraldehyde

Description:
(-)-Glyceraldehyde, with the CAS number 497-09-6, is a simple sugar and an important intermediate in various metabolic pathways. It is an aldotriose, meaning it contains three carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group. This compound exists in two enantiomeric forms, with (-)-glyceraldehyde being the naturally occurring form. It is a colorless, syrupy liquid that is soluble in water due to its hydroxyl groups, which can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. The molecule has a chiral center, leading to its optical activity, and it rotates plane-polarized light to the left. (-)-Glyceraldehyde plays a crucial role in glycolysis and is involved in the synthesis of other carbohydrates. It can participate in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and reduction, and is used in biochemical research and applications. Its reactivity and ability to form derivatives make it significant in organic synthesis and the study of carbohydrate chemistry.
Formula:C3H6O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h1,3,5-6H,2H2/t3-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=MNQZXJOMYWMBOU-GSVOUGTGSA-N
SMILES:[C@H](CO)(C=O)O
Synonyms:
  • (-)-Glyceraldehyde
  • (2S)-2,3-dihydroxypropanal
  • (S)-(-)-2,3-Dihydroxypropanal
  • (S)-Glyceraldehyde
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(-)-Glyceraldehyde
  • Glyceraldehyde, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
  • L-(-)-Glyceraldehyd
  • Propanal, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2S)-
  • Propanal, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (S)-
  • Glyceraldehyde, L-
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