Compound Q&A
What is 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 138-52-3)?
Answer
2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 138-52-3) is a glycoside compound consisting of a phenyl ring with a hydroxymethyl group attached to the second carbon, linked to a beta-D-glucopyranoside sugar unit. It is a white to pale yellow solid with a molecular formula of C12H14O6. This compound is known for its potential applications in medicinal chemistry and is often studied for its biological activity and reactivity in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
138-52-3
English Name
2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside
Molecular Formula
C13H18O7
Molecular Weight
286.28 g/mol
SMILES
c1ccc(c(c1)CO)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
NGFMICBWJRZIBI-UJPOAAIJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
