Description

L-Glucose CAS NO 921-60-8 is the non-naturally occurring enantiomer of D-glucose, serving as a critical chiral building block and reference standard in advanced research and development. Its unique stereochemistry makes it an indispensable tool for studying carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme specificity, and membrane transport mechanisms. This high-purity compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, diagnostic reagent formulation, and academic research in biochemistry and glycobiology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a chiral precursor, metabolic probe, and reference standard in drug discovery, particularly for studying glucose transporters and metabolic pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of calibration standards and controls for clinical diagnostic kits targeting glucose metabolism and related disorders.
• Biochemical & Enzymology Studies: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor to investigate enzyme kinetics, specificity, and the stereochemical requirements of glycosidases and kinases.
• Academic & Basic Research: A fundamental tool in glycobiology and carbohydrate chemistry for studying cell signaling, protein-carbohydrate interactions, and synthetic biology.
• Food Science Research: Utilized in studies related to non-metabolizable sweeteners and the sensory perception of sweetness.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer for synthesizing novel biodegradable polymers with unique material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	L-Glucose
CAS No.	921-60-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	L-(+)-Glucose; L-Glucopyranose; (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal; Levoglucose; L-Glc; 921-60-8; L-Glucose, anhydrous
EINECS	213-068-3

Quality Control

Our L-Glucose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to confirm identity and potency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, optical rotation, and residual solvent levels is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+52.0° to +53.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.