Properties
Description
D-Glucoheptose is a seven-carbon aldose sugar with specific stereochemistry, water-soluble and found in some plants, with potential applications in metabolic studies.
Molecular Formula
C7H14O7
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
D-Glucoheptose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
592.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
D-Glucoheptose, a seven-carbon sugar, can be investigated for its potential as a novel carbon source for microorganisms or in metabolic studies.