The chemical name of glucose is D-glucose, also known as dextrose.
Glucose is a simple sugar, or monosaccharide, with the molecular formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>. It is the most abundant monosaccharide and is essential for energy production in living organisms.
The prefix "D-" in D-glucose refers to the stereochemical configuration of the molecule. There are two possible configurations, D and L, which are mirror images of each other.
The term "dextrose" is often used interchangeably with glucose, especially in the context of medical and food applications.
