2-Deoxyglucose (CAS No: 154-17-6) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Acyclovir. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2-deoxy-D-glucose, 2-Deoxy-D-mannose
CAS No: 154-17-6
PubChem CID: 108223
Mol Formula: C6H12O5
Mol Weight: 164.16 g/mol
Used in API: Acyclovir
IUPAC Name: (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal
API Intermediate Description: 2-Deoxyglucose is a glucose analog in which the hydroxyl group at the C-2 position is replaced by hydrogen. It interferes with glycolysis by inhibiting glucose metabolism after cellular uptake. Due to this property, 2-deoxyglucose is widely used in biochemical research and cancer metabolism studies.
