Properties
Description
3-O-Methyl-D-glucopyranoside (3-O-methyl glucose) refers to either methyl α-D-glucopyranoside or methyl β-D-glucopyranoside where the hydroxyl at C3 is methylated; both are water-soluble and used in metabolic studies.
Molecular Formula
C7H14O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
3-O-Methyl-D-glucopyranoside; 3-O-methyl glucose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
3-O-Methyl-D-glucopyranoside (3-O-methyl glucose) can be used as a modified glucose analog to study the effects of methylation on glucose metabolism.