CAS No. 492-62-6
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
α-D-Glucose anhydrous
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 492-62-6 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H12O6 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 180.16 | |
| SMILES | C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O)O |
α-D-Glucose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide and primary cellular energy substrate involved in central carbon metabolism. It serves as a key intermediate and fuel source in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis pathways, undergoing enzymatic phosphorylation to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and essential metabolic precursors. These intracellular processes maintain cellular energy homeostasis, support oxidative phosphorylation, and fuel downstream anabolic pathways necessary for cell growth and survival. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Water | 100 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
36 mg/mL
(199.82 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.