Dextrose
A monosaccharide and the primary form of glucose in blood, used medically as intravenous fluid to provide caloric energy and treat hypoglycemia, and as a vehicle for other medications. It is also used in peritoneal dialysis solutions.
Molecular Weight
180.1600 g/mol
LogP
-2.60
TPSA
110.00 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
OC[C@H]1OC(O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-11H,1H2/t2-,3-,4+,5-,6?/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
HBD / HBA
5 / 6
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
12
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A monosaccharide and the primary form of glucose in blood, used medically as intravenous fluid to provide caloric energy and treat hypoglycemia, and as a vehicle for other medications. It is also used in peritoneal dialysis solutions.
Yes, Dextrose is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1222250. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5793. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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