3-Deoxyglucosone-13C6

3-Deoxyglucosone-13C6 is a stable isotope-labeled organic compound that is used in various research applications. It is a derivative of 3-deoxyglucosone, which is a highly reactive and cytotoxic dicarbonyl compound that is formed during the Maillard reaction. The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between amino acids and reducing sugars, which leads to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that have been implicated in the development of various chronic diseases, including diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. 3-Deoxyglucosone-13C6 is often used as a tracer molecule in metabolic studies to investigate the fate of dicarbonyl compounds in biological systems. It can also be used to study the mechanisms of AGE formation and the effects of dicarbonyl stress on cellular function. Additionally, 3-Deoxyglucosone-13C6 can be used in isotopic labeling studies to investigate the metabolism and turnover of glucose and other sugars in biological systems. Chemically, 3-Deoxyglucosone-13C6 is a six-carbon sugar molecule that contains six carbon atoms that are labeled with the stable isotope carbon-13. Its molecular formula is C6H6O3 and its molecular weight is 138.11 g/mol. It is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water and other polar solvents. Its chemical properties and reactivity are similar to those of the unlabeled compound.