Properties
Description
2-Deoxy-L-glucose is a glucose analog lacking the hydroxyl group at C2, water-soluble and used as a metabolic inhibitor.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Deoxy-L-glucose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Deoxy-L-glucose can be used as a metabolic inhibitor to study glucose metabolism.