Synonyms: alpha-D-Glucose; alpha-Glucose; alpha-Dextrose
Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.16
Linear Structural Formula: C6H12O6
MDL Number: MFCD00063774
Purity: 96%
Melting Point: 153-156 C (lit.)
Application: α-D-Glucose is used:
•As a reducing agent in the preparation superparamagnetic ferrous oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles and silver nanocrystals.
•As an additive for the formation of isoporous polystyrene-block-poly(4-vinylpyridine) (PS-b-P4VP) diblock copolymer membranes.
•For glycosylation of cell-penetrating poly(disulfide)s (CPDs) with improved solubility to achieve multifunctional cellular uptake.
•As a precursor in the synthesis of metal/carbon nanohybrids under hydrothermal conditions.