Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Stevioside (CAS: 57817-89-7)?
Answer
Stevioside is primarily used as a natural, non-nutritive sweetener in beverages, candies, and diet foods due to its high sweetness and low caloric content. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a sugar substitute in medications. It is also utilized in research for studying metabolic effects and in the food industry for flavor enhancement. Its applications highlight its role in health, wellness, and sustainable product development.
About
CAS No
57817-89-7
English Name
Stevioside
Molecular Formula
C38H60O18
Molecular Weight
804.8722 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@]23CC[C@@H]4[C@@](C2)(CC3=C)CC[C@H]2[C@@]4(C)CCC[C@@]2(C)C(=O)O[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)O)[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]1O)O)O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O
InChIKey
UEDUENGHJMELGK-HYDKPPNVSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
