Generating the D-hexoses

D-glyceraldehyde

When the new compound is on the left the new OH (at C2)goes to the right

When the new compound is on the right the new OH (at C2)goes to the left

D-erythrose D-threose

Remember ET, as in “ET…phone home….”

Similarly….

D-ribose D-arabinose D-xylose D-lyxose

Remember RAXL, say it out loud…..

D-Gulose

D-Allose D-Altrose D-Glucose D-Mannose D-IdoseD-Galactose D-Talose

All altruists gladly make gum in gallon tanks.

Finally….