L-Glucose

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L-Glucose Structure
L-Glucose structure
Common Name L-Glucose
CAS Number 921-60-8 Molecular Weight 180.156
Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 527.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O6 Melting Point 153-156ºC(lit.)
MSDS USA Flash Point 286.7±26.6 °C

 Use of L-Glucose


L-Glucose (L-(-)-Glucose) is an enantiomer of D-glucose. L-Glucose can promote food intake[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name aldehydo-L-glucose
Synonym More Synonyms

 L-Glucose Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description L-Glucose (L-(-)-Glucose) is an enantiomer of D-glucose. L-Glucose can promote food intake[1].
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References

[1]. Wang QP, et al. Chronic Sucralose or L-Glucose Ingestion Does Not Suppress Food Intake. Cell Metab. 2017 Aug 1;26(2):279-280.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 527.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 153-156ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C6H12O6
Molecular Weight 180.156
Flash Point 286.7±26.6 °C
Exact Mass 180.063385
PSA 118.22000
LogP -3.17
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.573
InChIKey GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-VANKVMQKSA-N
SMILES O=CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
LZ6610000
CHEMICAL NAME :
L-Glucose
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
921-60-8
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1724626
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H12-O6
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
180.18

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Multiple routes
DOSE :
20 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-8 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - eye/ear Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
REFERENCE :
TJADAB Teratology, The International Journal of Abnormal Development. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 44,193,1991
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Multiple routes
DOSE :
20 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-8 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - endocrine system
REFERENCE :
TJADAB Teratology, The International Journal of Abnormal Development. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 44,193,1991

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes F: Flammable;Xi: Irritant;Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R11
Safety Phrases 16-26-36-53-36/37-25
RIDADR UN 2910 7
WGK Germany 3
RTECS LZ6610000
HS Code 17023051

 Precursor & DownStream

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Precursor  0

DownStream  1

 Customs

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HS Code 2912491000
Summary 2912491000. other aldehyde-alcohols. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

aldehydo-L-gluco-hexose
aldehydo-L-glucose
MFCD00148913
L-Glucose
Glucose
d-(+)-altrose
EINECS 213-068-3
L-(-)-Glucose

 L-Glucose | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of aldehydo-L-glucose is 118.22000.
Q: What is the melting point of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: Melting point of aldehydo-L-glucose is 153-156ºC(lit.).
Q: What are the storage conditions for aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: Storage conditions for aldehydo-L-glucose: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the boiling point of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: Boiling point of aldehydo-L-glucose is 527.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: InChIKey of aldehydo-L-glucose is GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-VANKVMQKSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: Molecular formula of aldehydo-L-glucose is C6H12O6.
Q: What is the CAS number of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: CAS number of aldehydo-L-glucose is 921-60-8.
Q: What is the molecular weight of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: Molecular weight of aldehydo-L-glucose is 180.156.
Q: What is the LogP of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: LogP of aldehydo-L-glucose is -3.17.
Q: What is the English name of aldehydo-L-glucose?
A: The English name of aldehydo-L-glucose is aldehydo-L-glucose.

 L-Glucosefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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