Chemical formula

Glucose is a crystalline white powder which is very soluble in water. It is a carbohydrate and a monosaccharide sugar. The chemical formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆

The structural formula of glucose is

Glucose sugar is used as fuel by our bodies and is converted into energy through the process of cellular respiration.

Glucose and oxygen ==> Carbon dioxide and water and energy

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ==> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy