Product Description:
D-Glucose is a simple sugar and an important carbohydrate in biology, often referred to as blood sugar in the human body.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
50-99-7
SYNONYM:
Dextrose;Grape sugar;Corn sugar
FORMULA:
C6H12O6
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Non-hazardous
CATEGORIES:
Food Chemicals
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Raw Material
D-Glucose, a naturally occurring monosaccharide, is an essential carbohydrate widely recognized for its pivotal role in various biochemical processes. This crystalline, water-soluble sugar, often referred to as blood sugar or grape sugar, forms the basic building block for more complex carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen. As a primary energy source, D-Glucose is crucial for cellular respiration and metabolic activities in living organisms. In the food and beverage industry, it serves as a sweetener and a fermentation substrate. Additionally, D-Glucose is utilized in medical applications, including intravenous fluid solutions for energy support and the treatment of hypoglycemia. Its role as a precursor in enzymatic synthesis further highlights its versatility, making D-Glucose indispensable across diverse sectors including pharmaceutical formulation, biotechnology, and laboratory research.