Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 138-52-3)?
Answer
2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 138-52-3) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for developing drugs, particularly in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and glycosylated derivatives. It also finds applications in organic chemistry for its utility in glycosylation reactions and in the study of carbohydrate-based molecules. Additionally, it is used in research related to medicinal chemistry and drug delivery systems.
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
