Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose (CAS: 69-79-4)?
Answer
4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose (CAS: 69-79-4), also known as laminaribiose, is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a prebiotic and in food science as a dietary fiber. It appears in the industrial sector for research applications, including carbohydrate analysis and as a model compound for studying glycosylation. Its natural occurrence in plants also makes it relevant for agricultural and biochemical research.
About
CAS No
69-79-4
English Name
4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.3 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O
InChIKey
GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-QUYVBRFLSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
