Glucose
C₆H₁₂O₆
180.16 g·mol⁻¹⚡ Polartetrahedral
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) and the primary energy source for most living organisms.
Overview
Glucose is a monosaccharide with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆. It exists in both open‑chain (linear) and cyclic (ring) forms, with the cyclic pyranose form predominating in solution. Each carbon bearing a hydroxyl group makes glucose highly polar and water‑soluble. It is produced by photosynthesis and broken down during cellular respiration to provide energy (ATP).
Properties
| IUPAC Name | Glucose |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₁₂O₆ |
| Molar Mass | 180.156 g·mol⁻¹ |
| Molecular Geometry | tetrahedral |
| Bond Angle | 109.5° |
| Polarity | Polar ⚡ |
| Category | Organic |
Geometry
tetrahedral: Tetrahedral — 109.5° bond angles, four atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.