Properties
Description
3-Deoxy-D-gluconic acid is a six-carbon sugar acid lacking a hydroxyl group at C3, water-soluble and a potential metabolite or inhibitor in carbohydrate metabolism studies.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
3-Deoxy-D-gluconic acid is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
3-Deoxy-D-gluconic acid, a sugar acid, can be studied for its potential as a chelating agent or as a metabolite in modified pathways.