6-Phosphogluconic acid

Agent Name
6-Phosphogluconic acid
CAS Number
921-62-0
Formula
C6-H13-O10-P
Major Category
Biological Agents
6-Phosphogluconic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Gluconic acid-6-phosphate; 6-Phosphogluconate; D-Gluconic acid 6-(dihydrogen phosphate); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Barium salt hydrate: White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"6-Phosphogluconic acid (6-phosphogluconate) is an intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and the Entner–Doudoroff pathway." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Barium salt hydrate: May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Gluconic acid." See "Calcium gluconate."
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