Properties
Description
D-Glycero-D-gulo-heptose is a seven-carbon sugar with specific stereochemistry, water-soluble and found in some bacteria, making it relevant in bacterial biochemistry.
Molecular Formula
C7H14O7
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
D-Glycero-D-gulo-heptose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
592.1 °C at 760mmHg
Applications
D-Glycero-D-gulo-heptose, a seven-carbon sugar, can be studied for its unique metabolic transformations.