3-Deoxyglucosone3-Deoxyglucosone (3DG) is a sugar that is notable because it is a marker for diabetes. 3DG reacts with protein to form advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which contribute to diseases such as the vascular complications of diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, Alzheimer's disease, inflammation, and aging. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 3-Deoxyglucosone, revision 1355957300.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H10O5, 162.14 g/mol

Density

1.406 g/cm³

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