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Hexose

Also known as Hexopyranose, hexopyranoside, Unknown Hexose

CAS 45009-62-9Formula C6H12O6Molar mass 180.16 g/molEC 232-601-0
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Serious health hazard 48 suppliers listed
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Hexose chemical structure, C6H12O6, CAS 45009-62-9
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
45009-62-9
Formula
C6H12O6
Molar mass
180.16 g/mol
EC number
232-601-0
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is Hexose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Hexopyranose is a hexose.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
CAS number
45009-62-9Other or deprecated CAS: 10257-28-0, 115973-81-4, 157171-80-7, 175348-09-1, 2280-44-6, 26655-34-5, 35669-34-2, 39392-65-9
EC numbers
232-601-0, 607-980-4
Molecular formula
C6H12O6
InChIKey
WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Hexopyranose
  • hexopyranoside
  • Unknown Hexose
  • Unknown Hexopyranose
  • Unknown Hexopyranoside
  • 6-methyloltetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol
  • SNFG:HEX
  • GlyTouCan:G38776RF
  • HEX (SNFG)
  • HEX
  • 6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
  • D-[6,6'-2H2]galactose
  • D-Mannose-6-13C
  • b-d-glucose
  • Glucose oxidase
  • D-[1-13C]gulose
  • D-[2-13C]gulose
  • L-[2-13C]glucose
  • L-[UL-13C6]galactose
  • D-Mannose-2-13C
  • D-[1,2-13C2]galactose
  • D-[5-13C]galactose
  • d-[5,6-13C2]glucose
  • D-[2,5-13C2]glucose
  • D-[4,5-13C2]glucose
Show all 38 synonyms
  • d-[4-13C]galactose
  • D-[2-2H]galactose
  • D-[4-2H]galactose
  • d-[1,6-13C2]galactose
  • d-[3-2H]galactose
  • d-[6-13C]galactose
  • alpha-d-Glucoseanhydrous
  • d-[1,3-13C2]glucose
  • d-[4,5-2H2]glucose
  • beta-D-Glucopyranose
  • b-d-Allopyranose
  • d-[6-13c,6,6'-2H2]glucose
  • d-[1,6-13C2,6,6'-2h2]glucose

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
180.16 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
180.0634 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.22calc.
Topological polar surface area
110.4 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
5calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCOCC1

C1CCOCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Tetrahydropyran ring system.

12,069 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS08: Serious health hazard
Serious health hazard

Hazard statements

  • H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Precautionary statements (8)
  • P233Keep container tightly closed.
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P342 + P316If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

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    China, ShanghaiUnclaimed profile
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  • Aa Blocks LLC
    United States, San DiegoUnclaimed profile
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  • Accel Scientific S.L.
    Spain, BarcelonaUnclaimed profile
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    United States, SomervilleUnclaimed profile
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    Germany, LorrachUnclaimed profile
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  • Alfa Chemistry
    United States, HolbrookUnclaimed profile
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    China, HangzhouUnclaimed profile
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  • Ambinter
    France, OrleansUnclaimed profile
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Uses and applications

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Use classes: Cosmetics.

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hexose is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Hexose, based on the data on this page

What is Hexose?

Hexopyranose is a hexose.

What is the CAS number of Hexose?

The CAS registry number of Hexose is 45009-62-9. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 10257-28-0, 115973-81-4, 157171-80-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hexose?

The molecular formula of Hexose is C6H12O6 and its molar mass is 180.16 g/mol.

What is Hexose used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Hexose hazardous?

Hexose carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Hexose?

Hexose is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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