D-Glucose (aldose hexose) molecular formula and Fischer identity (C6H12O6; D-glucose aldohexose (Fischer: aldehyde on C1, penultimate OH on right → D))
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C6H12O6; D-glucose aldohexose (Fischer: aldehyde on C1, penultimate OH on right → D)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| C6H12O6 | Empirical formula for hexose monosaccharides (isomers differ in structure) |
When to use this
Open-chain Fischer projection for stereochemical JEE drills; cyclic Haworth forms in solution.