Properties
Description
4-Deoxy-D-glucose is a glucose analog lacking a hydroxyl group at the C4 position, expected to be water-soluble and potentially useful in studying glucose metabolism or as a substrate for modified enzymes.
Molecular Formula
C6H12O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
4-Deoxy-D-glucose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
442.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
4-Deoxy-D-glucose can be used to probe the importance of the C-4 hydroxyl group in glucose binding and enzymatic processing.