Glucose
Agent Name
Glucose
CAS Number
50-99-7
Formula
C6-H12-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Dextrose; Grape sugar; Corn sugar; [Hawley]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Sources/Uses
Formed in photosynthesis; Produced commercially by hydrolysis of cornstarch with acids or enzymes; Used in foods and medicines and as a source of certain amino acids by fermentation; Also called dextrose, but glucose is the preferred term; [Hawley] "Glucose is an essential carbohydrate that is used as a substrate for energy production within the body." [Olson, p. 562]
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