C₆H₁₂O₆C6H12O6180.1560 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass180.156 g·mol⁻¹calc 180.156 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaC₆H₁₂O₆C6H12O6
Classorganic • covalentsolid
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 72.066 | 40.00% |
| H | 12 | 12.096 | 6.71% |
| O | 6 | 95.994 | 53.28% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- solid
- Density
- 1.54 g·cm⁻³ (solid at 20 °C, 1 atm)
- Melting point
- 423 K (α-D-glucose decomposition)
- Boiling point
- —
Structure & bonding
Aldohexose — six-carbon chain with aldehyde and five hydroxyl groups; pyranose ring.
Occurrence & preparation
Photosynthesis product; blood sugar. From starch hydrolysis.
Uses
- Energy source in biology
- Food ingredient
Safety
Non-hazardous as solid; dust may irritate.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.