L-(-)-Glucose

• Catalog No.: 49135
• CAS Number: 921-60-8
• M. F.: C6H12O6
• M. W.: 180.15588
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
• IUPAC Traditional name: L(-)-glucose

DATABASE IDS

• EC Number: 213-068-3
• CAS Number: 921-60-8
• Beilstein Number: 1724626
• MDL Number: MFCD00148913

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O6
• Purity: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
• Melting Point: 149-152 °C
• Melting Point: 153-156 °C(lit.)
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -53±2°, 3 hr, c = 10% in H2O
• Solubility: H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3