CAS 921-60-8: L-Glucose
Description:L-Glucose, with the CAS number 921-60-8, is an isomer of glucose, specifically the L-enantiomer, which is a type of sugar. It is a monosaccharide and a simple carbohydrate, characterized by its six-carbon structure (C6H12O6) and the presence of hydroxyl (-OH) groups. L-Glucose is less commonly found in nature compared to its D-glucose counterpart, which is the form utilized by living organisms for energy. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water, exhibiting sweet taste properties, although it is less sweet than D-glucose. L-Glucose does not participate in the same metabolic pathways as D-glucose, making it of interest in research related to diabetes and metabolic disorders. Its optical activity is notable, as it rotates plane-polarized light to the left (levorotatory). Due to its unique properties, L-Glucose is studied for potential applications in pharmaceuticals and as a non-caloric sweetener.
Formula:C6H12O6
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
InChI key:InChIKey=GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-VANKVMQKSA-N
SMILES:O=CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
- Synonyms:
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>(-)-Glucose
- Brn 1724626
- Fm 602
- Glucose, (L)-isomer
- Levoglucose
- alpha-L-glucopyranose
- beta-L-glucopyranose
- L-Glucose
- L(-)-Glucose
- 4-01-00-04327 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- See more synonyms
- L(-)-Glucose
