| Compound | Description |
|---|
| hydronium ion | |
| gluconic acid | zinc gluconate has anti-inflammatory activity; RN given refers to (D)-isomer; all RRs refers to (D)-isomer unless otherwise noted |
| Carbon Dioxide | A colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals. |
| Water | A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) |
| 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate | structure given in first source; an intermediate in glucose metabolism |
| ribulose 5-phosphate | RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation |