Overview
The primary energy source for cells, transported in the bloodstream and metabolized via glycolysis.
- IUPAC Name
- 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal
- CAS Number
- 50-99-7
- PubChem CID
- 5793
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O6
- Molar Mass
- 180.156 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- White crystalline solid, sweet taste
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