3-Deoxyglucosone

• CAT Number: R000074
• CAS Number: 4084-27-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O5
• Molecular Weight: 162.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexulose; 2-Keto-3-deoxyglucose; D-3-Deoxyglucosone; 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose; 3DG; 3-Deoxy-D-glucosone
• Target: GLP Receptor
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O5/c7-2-4(9)1-5(10)6(11)3-8/h2,5-6,8,10-11H,1,3H2/t5-,6+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: ZGCHLOWZNKRZSN-NTSWFWBYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(CO)O)O)C(=O)C=O

3-Deoxyglucosone (Cat No.:R000074) is a chemical compound. It is a reducing sugar derivative that lacks the hydroxyl group at the C-3 position of glucose. This compound is important in biochemistry and medical research due to its involvement in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation, a process implicated in various diseases, including diabetes and aging-related complications. 3-Deoxyglucosone’s role in AGE formation contributes to understanding their impact on cellular processes, providing insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions, making it a significant focus in biochemical and medical studies.