1-Deoxy-1-(hydroxyethylamino)-D-glucitol

CAS: 54662-27-0

Ref. 3D-MD13473

Product Information

• Name: 1-Deoxy-1-(hydroxyethylamino)-D-glucitol
• Synonyms: 1-Deoxy-1[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]hexitol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-Deoxy-1-(hydroxyethylamino)-D-glucitol (DEG) is a sugar alcohol that has been used as a transport inhibitor for the efflux of galactitol. It competitively inhibits the uptake of galactitol in the cell, resulting in a decrease in intracellular levels of this sugar. The uptake of other sugars is not affected by DEG, which makes it an effective tool for studying the transport mechanisms for these sugars. DEG is also chiral and has been used to study the uptake of chiral molecules. This research was done by using Drosophila melanogaster as an animal model, showing that DEG can be used to investigate how cells take up different molecules. These studies have led to insights into how cells metabolize different sugars and fats.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 225.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₉NO₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder