API Process Intermediates & Related Compounds

3-Deoxyglucosone

Name: 3-Deoxyglucosone
Brand: Zemixal
SKU: ZX-040060

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Order 3-Deoxyglucosone (CAS 4084-27-9) online at Zemixal. Lab and bulk packs, batch COA, fast global delivery. Catalogue no. ZX-040060.

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CAS number4084-27-9

FormulaC₆H₁₀O₅

Molar mass162.14 g/mol

Physical formSolid

InChIKeyZGCHLOWZNKRZSN-NTSWFWBYSA-N

IUPAC name(4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal

About 3-Deoxyglucosone

Researchers and plant chemists source 3-Deoxyglucosone from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. For your records, the material is defined by CAS 4084-27-9, formula C6H10O5 and molar mass 162.14 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Use cases we see most often

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Safe handling

It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H315, H319 and H335), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Reference standards for Glucose

See every impurity, metabolite and related compound we list for this API.

Glucose standards

Typical uses

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and QC Research Labs and Universities

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of 3-Deoxyglucosone
Product name	3-Deoxyglucosone
Catalogue number	ZX-040060
CAS number	4084-27-9
IUPAC name	(4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₅
Molar mass	162.14 g/mol
Exact mass	162.0528
Physical form	Solid
XLogP3	-2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
Topological polar surface area	94.8 Å²
InChIKey	ZGCHLOWZNKRZSN-NTSWFWBYSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)C(=O)C=O
PubChem CID	114839
Synonyms	3-Deoxy-D-glucosone, 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose, 2-Keto-3-deoxyglucose, 3-deoxy-D-erythro-hexosulose, D-erythro-Hexos-2-ulose, 3-deoxy-, D-3-Deoxyglucosone, 3-deoxy-2-ketoglucose, 3-deoxy-erythro-hexos-2-ulose, 3-Deoxy-erythro-hexosulose, erythro-Hexosulose, 3-deoxy-, 3-Deoxy-D-arabino-2-hexosulose

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of 3-Deoxyglucosone
10 mg	Quoted on request
25 mg	Quoted on request
50 mg	Quoted on request
100 mg	Quoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about 3-Deoxyglucosone

Which CAS number identifies 3-Deoxyglucosone?

3-Deoxyglucosone is registered under CAS 4084-27-9. You may also see it listed as 3-Deoxy-D-glucosone, 3-Deoxy-D-erythro-hexos-2-ulose, 2-Keto-3-deoxyglucose. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-040060.

What are the formula and molar mass of 3-Deoxyglucosone?

For 3-Deoxyglucosone, its formula is C6H10O5 and its molar mass is 162.14 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is (4S,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-oxohexanal. InChIKey ZGCHLOWZNKRZSN-NTSWFWBYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.

How is 3-Deoxyglucosone used in pharmaceutical QC?

3-Deoxyglucosone is a characterised reference material linked to Glucose. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.

What grade and pack sizes are available for 3-Deoxyglucosone?

The grade and assay are confirmed on the quotation and the batch COA. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.

Which documents come with 3-Deoxyglucosone?

Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.

Can Zemixal ship 3-Deoxyglucosone to my country?

Yes. Because 3-Deoxyglucosone is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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