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Glucose is a simple sugar, also known as dextrose, with the chemical formula C6H12O6. It is a six-carbon aldohexose and is the most important source of energy for cellular metabolism in living organisms. Glucose is found in many foods, including fruits, vegetables, and grains, and is a major component of starch and cellulose. It is also produced by the liver and is regulated in the bloodstream by the hormone insulin. Glucose is an important substrate in the biochemistry of living cells and is involved in numerous metabolic pathways.
| Synonyms: | D-(+)-Glucose, Dextrose |
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): | C6H12O6 |
| CAS Number: | 50-99-7 |
| Molecular Weight: | 180.16 |
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