Glucose

C₆H₁₂O₆

IUPAC: D-Glucose

CAS: 50-99-7

Overview

Glucose is the primary energy source for cells in all living organisms. It is a monosaccharide (simple sugar) and the most abundant organic molecule on Earth.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 12 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×12
6.7%
C
Carbon ×6
40.0%
O
Oxygen ×6
53.3%

Uses

  • • Energy source
  • • IV fluid
  • • Food ingredient
  • • Fermentation substrate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The human brain uses about 120 grams of glucose per day — 60% of the body's total glucose consumption

Structure

SMILES

C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
180.16 g/mol
Density
1.5400 g/cm³
Melting Point
146.0 °C
Solubility
909 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
180.0634
XLogP
-2.6
TPSA
110.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
5
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
151.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glucose?
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name D-Glucose.
What is the molecular weight of Glucose?
Glucose has a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol.
What state is Glucose at room temperature?
Glucose is a solid at room temperature.
Is Glucose organic or inorganic?
Glucose is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Glucose?
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).