Sodium Glucoheptonate Dihydrate (CAS 31138-65-5)

Sodium Glucoheptonate Dihydrate, a natural sugar alcohol found in certain fruits and vegetables, serves a vital role in various fields like food processing and cosmetics, owing to its structural isomer status with sorbitol. It goes by other names, such as D-glucitol, D-glucitol-1-phosphate, D-glucitol-6-phosphate, and D-glucitol-1,6-diphosphate. In the realm of metabolism, it plays a significant role in the synthesis of biomolecules. In scientific research, both in vivo and in vitro studies have extensively utilized Sodium Glucoheptonate Dihydrate. The in vivo investigations have shed light on its impact on metabolism and biological processes. Despite its extensive use and importance, the precise mechanism of action for Sodium Glucoheptonate Dihydrate remains not fully comprehended. However, it is known to interact with various enzymes involved in metabolism, including phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, glucokinase, phosphoglucomutase, and phosphoglucose isomerase. These interactions give rise to the formation of D-glucitol-1,6-diphosphate, which is further converted to D-glucitol-6-phosphate and D-glucitol-1-phosphate. These metabolites subsequently undergo further metabolism, leading to the generation of other essential compounds like D-glucose, D-fructose, and D-mannose.