Glucose 6-phosphate

About Glucose 6-phosphate

Glucose 6-phosphate is an organic building block carrying the CAS registry number 56-73-5. Its molecular formula is C6H13O9P and its molecular weight is 260.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named [(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methyl dihydrogen phosphate. Common synonyms include GlyTouCan:G97131OU and 6-O-phosphono-D-glucopyranose.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, Glucose 6-phosphate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glucose 6-phosphate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050055
CAS Number	56-73-5
IUPAC name	[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methyl dihydrogen phosphate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₃O₉P
Molecular weight	260.14 g/mol
Exact mass	260.0297
InChIKey	NBSCHQHZLSJFNQ-GASJEMHNSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O1)O)O)O)O)OP(=O)(O)O
PubChem CID	5958

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-4.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 9
TPSA	157 Å²
Synonyms	{[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy}phosphonic acid, (((2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl)methoxy)phosphonic acid, ((2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl)methyl dihydrogen phosphate, GlyTouCan:G97131OU, 6-O-phosphono-D-glucopyranose, D-glucopyranose 6-phosphate, D-glucopyranose 6-(dihydrogen phosphate), D-glucose-6P, Glc6P, D-glucose-6-P, a-D-glucose 6- phosphate, alpha-D-Glucose 6- phosphate

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 Glucose 6-phosphate?

The CAS Registry Number of Glucose 6-phosphate is 56-73-5. It is also known as {[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy}phosphonic acid, (((2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl)methoxy)phosphonic acid, ((2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl)methyl dihydrogen phosphate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glucose 6-phosphate?

Glucose 6-phosphate has the molecular formula C6H13O9P and a molecular weight of 260.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyoxan-2-yl]methyl dihydrogen phosphate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glucose 6-phosphate can I order?

We supply Glucose 6-phosphate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glucose 6-phosphate?

Yes. Every lot of Glucose 6-phosphate 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 Glucose 6-phosphate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glucose 6-phosphate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.