C₆H₁₂O₆
Compound · Organic
Glucose
葡萄糖
Glucose (葡萄糖), formula C₆H₁₂O₆, is a organic with a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol (CAS 50-99-7). White crystalline powder with a sweet taste; readily soluble in water.
Key facts
| Molar mass | 180.16 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Category | Organic |
| State at 25°C | Solid |
| CAS | 50-99-7 |
Structure
CH₂OH(CHOH)₄CHO
Monosaccharide with several hydroxyls and one aldehyde group
Physical properties
| Appearance | White crystalline powder with a sweet taste |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 146 °C |
| Boiling point | — |
| Density | 1.54 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Readily soluble in water |
Key reactions
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O
Cellular respiration releases energy
C₆H₁₂O₆ →(酵母) 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂↑
Fermentation produces ethanol
Main uses
- Main cellular energy source
- Intravenous fluids in medicine
- Food sweetener and fermentation substrate
Hazard
LowNon-toxic; intake should be controlled by diabetics
Constituent elements
Data sources
Molar mass is computed from IUPAC (CIAAW) standard atomic weights; formula, properties and reactions can be verified on PubChem, NIST and Wikipedia. The CAS number is the substance's unique registry identifier. Educational reference only.