Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of D-Raffinose pentahydrate (CAS: 17629-30-0)?
Answer
D-Raffinose pentahydrate is used in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer and excipient, in the food industry as a low-calorie sweetener and dietary supplement, and in research for its prebiotic properties. It also serves as a starting material in the production of other chemicals and is utilized in biochemical studies for its unique molecular structure.
About
CAS No
17629-30-0
English Name
D-Raffinose pentahydrate
Molecular Formula
C18H42O21
Molecular Weight
594.5 g/mol
SMILES
C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O)O.O.O.O.O.O
InChIKey
BITMAWRCWSHCRW-PFQJHCPISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
