Glucose

C₆H₁₂O₆

IUPAC: D-Glucose

CAS: 50-99-7

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Composição elemental

H
6,7%
C
40,0%
O
53,3%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

  • 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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
180,16 g/mol
Densidade
1,5400 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
146,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).