Properties
Description
2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose is a glucose analog lacking a hydroxyl group and containing a fluorine atom at the C2 position, expected to be water-soluble and a known inhibitor of glycolysis, making it useful in cancer research.
Molecular Formula
C6H11FO
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose, a deoxy-fluorinated glucose analog, is a known inhibitor of glycolysis and can be used to study glucose metabolism.