Glucose, organic compound, formula C6H12O6. It is one of the most widely distributed and important monosaccharides in nature. It is a polyhydroxy aldehyde. Pure glucose is a colorless crystal, sweet but not as sweet as sucrose, soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether. Natural glucose aqueous solution rotates to the right, so it belongs to "dextrose".
Glucose plays an important role in the field of biology. It is the energy source of living cells and the intermediate product of metabolism, that is, the main energy supply substance of living things. Plants produce glucose through photosynthesis. It is widely used in confectionery manufacturing and medicine field.
In the food industry, beverage industry, as sweetener, nutrition and filler.
It is a good carbon source for microbial fermentation industry.
The medicine industry can be used as nutrient solution to make oral liquid or intravenous injection.
In the leather industry, sole leather, leather, used as a reducing agent.