Description

6-Deoxy-D-Glucose is a deoxygenated derivative of D-glucose, a fundamental monosaccharide. This compound is a valuable biochemical tool and synthetic intermediate, prized for its ability to interfere with normal glucose metabolism pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers in pharmaceutical development, metabolic studies, and carbohydrate chemistry for investigating cellular energy processes and synthesizing specialized carbohydrate-based molecules.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a metabolic inhibitor to study glucose transport, glycolysis, and cellular energy mechanisms in vitro.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive carbohydrate derivatives.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in enzymatic and chemical synthesis to create modified oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for structural and functional analysis.
• Microbial Metabolism Research: Applied in studies of bacterial and fungal sugar metabolism and as a tool to probe specific enzymatic pathways.
• Standards and Reference Materials: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for method development and quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Deoxy-D-Glucose
CAS No.	7658-08-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Deoxyglucose; D-6-Deoxyglucose; D-(+)-6-Deoxyglucose; D-Chinovose; D-Quinovose; 6-Deoxy-D-glucopyranose; (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol
EINECS	231-619-3

Quality Control

Our 6-Deoxy-D-Glucose is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, specific optical rotation measurement, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+70° to +75° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.