Showing chemical card for beta-D-Glucose (CFc000000395)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-13 18:44:46 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000000395
Molecule Identification
Common Name
beta-D-Glucose
Definition
beta-D-Glucose is a primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement. A glucoside is a glycoside that is derived from glucose. Glucosides are common in plants, but rare in animals. Glucose is produced when a glucoside is hydrolysed by purely chemical means, or decomposed by fermentation or enzymes. Classification of the glucosides is quite difficult. One system based on the chemical constitution of the non-glucose part of the molecules has been proposed. This system outlines four groups: (1) ethylene derivatives, (2) benzene derivatives, (3) styrolene derivatives, and (4) anthracene derivatives. A group may also be made to include the cyanogenetic glucosides (i.e. those containing prussic acid). Other classifications follow a botanical classification, which has several advantages; in particular, plants of allied genera contain similar compounds.
