L(-)-Glucose (CAS No: 921-60-8) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Bleomycin. 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: Levoglucosa, (3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
CAS No: 921-60-8
PubChem CID: 2724488
Mol Formula: C6H12O6
Mol Weight: 180.16 g/mol
Used in API: Bleomycin
IUPAC Name: (3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
API Intermediate Description: L(-)-Glucose is the enantiomer of naturally occurring D-glucose, meaning it is a mirror-image form of the common sugar. It is primarily used as a reference compound in stereochemistry studies, carbohydrate research, and pharmaceutical synthesis. Its unique chirality allows selective incorporation into chemical reactions and the study of enantiomer-specific biological effects.
