|
| |
- Formula: C6H12O6
- Molecular Weight: 180.16
- CAS Registry Number: 50-99-7
- Other Names: D-Glucose; Anhydrous dextrose; Cartose;
Cerelose; Corn sugar; D-(+)-Glucose; Dextropur; Dextrose; Dextrosol; Glucolin;
Grape sugar; Sugar, grape; α-d-glucose; component of Kadalex; D-Glucose,
anhydrous; Dextrose, anhydrous; GLUCOSE (D); Sirup; Glucose, anhydrous;
Glucose liquid
Also called corn sugar and grape sugar, dextrose is a naturally
occurring form of glucose.
Better known today as glucose, this sugar is the chief source of energy in
the body. Glucose is chemically considered a simple sugar. It is the main
sugar that the body manufactures. The body makes glucose from all three
elements of food, protein, fat and carbohydrates, but in largest part from
carbohydrates. Glucose serves as the major source of energy for living cells.
It is carried to each cell through the bloodstream. The cells cannot, however,
use the glucose without the help of insulin. When sampled in blood, glucose is
tested in transit.
| |
|
