Octyl 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside(CAS: 82494-08-4)

Octyl 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 82494-08-4) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 664.76 g/mol. It has a high solubility in water and ethanol. Chemically, it is moderately reactive towards hydrolysis under acidic conditions. It is stable under neutral and basic conditions.

Octyl 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside is typically synthesized through a glycosylation reaction using octyl-4-O-glucose and beta-D-glucose, catalyzed by an enzyme such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. The reaction yields a high selectivity and good yield, with the product being purified by column chromatography.

Octyl 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for its potential as a drug carrier in targeted drug delivery systems. It is also used in the polymer industry for enhancing the biodegradability of plastics and in the sensor industry for developing glucose sensors.

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