Uses
D-(+)-Glucose monohydrate has been used as a test compound for studying its dehydration kinetics by using THz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS).
Uses
D-(+)-Glucose monohydrate is used by industry professionals to indicate the degree to which a substance contains water, and in food industry, pharmaceuticals.
General Description
D-(+)-Glucose monohydrate is a common natural sugar, and is involved in processes like glycosylation, energy production and formation of glycans that are involved in providing structure to the cells. D-(+)-Glucose monohydrate also causes glycation which is a detrimental process in cells. It is used as a supplement for numerous cellular processes and in cell culture.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Dextrose or glucose is an essential metabolite for brain and muscle cells. It is involved in majority of pathways and the levels are fined tuned by insulin hormone. Dextrose is majorly used in cell culture and high levels are detrimental, attenuating mesenchymal stem cell proliferation.
Synthesis
D(+)-Glucose monohydrate is produced by hydrating α-D-glucose anhydride, with commercial anhydride converted at room temperature in a moisture-saturated atmosphere[1].
References
[1] Ohshima, K. (1974). Mutual Transitions between α-D-Glucose and Its Monohydrate. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 13(12), 1959–1970.
https://doi.org/10.1143/jjap.13.1959
