Description
D-Glucose is widely used in solution to adjust tonicity and as a sweetener. D-Glucose is also used as a wet granulation diluent and binder, as well as a direct compression tablet diluent and binder, primarily in chewable tablets.
Synonyms
(+)-Glucose; D(+)-Glucose
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Canonical SMILES
C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O
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+/m0/s1
InChIKey
GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-SLPGGIOYSA-N
Boiling Point
527.1±50.0°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Sparingly)
Appearance
White to Off-white Solid
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Stability
Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.