3-Deoxyglucosone

About 3-Deoxyglucosone

3-Deoxyglucosone is a process intermediate or related compound of Glucose carrying the CAS registry number 4084-27-9. Its molecular formula is C6H10O5 and its molecular weight is 162.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal. Alternative names: 3-Deoxy-D-glucosone and 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Glucose, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 3-Deoxyglucosone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Glucose

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Glucose impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Deoxyglucosone
Catalogue No.	VQ-049957
CAS Number	4084-27-9
IUPAC name	(4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₅
Molecular weight	162.14 g/mol
Exact mass	162.0528
InChIKey	ZGCHLOWZNKRZSN-NTSWFWBYSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)C(=O)C=O
PubChem CID	114839

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	3-Deoxy-D-glucosone, 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose, 2-Keto-3-deoxyglucose, 3-deoxy-D-erythro-hexosulose, D-erythro-Hexos-2-ulose, 3-deoxy-, D-3-Deoxyglucosone, 3-deoxy-2-ketoglucose, 3-deoxy-erythro-hexos-2-ulose, 3-Deoxy-erythro-hexosulose, erythro-Hexosulose, 3-deoxy-, 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-2-hexosulose

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Deoxyglucosone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Deoxyglucosone is 4084-27-9. It is also known as 3-Deoxy-D-glucosone, 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose, 2-Keto-3-deoxyglucose.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Deoxyglucosone?

3-Deoxyglucosone has the molecular formula C6H10O5 and a molecular weight of 162.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal.

What is 3-Deoxyglucosone used for?

3-Deoxyglucosone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glucose. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Deoxyglucosone can I order?

We supply 3-Deoxyglucosone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Deoxyglucosone?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Deoxyglucosone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Deoxyglucosone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Deoxyglucosone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.