Compound Q&A
What is 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose hydrate (1:1) ( CAS: 5989-81-1)?
Answer
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose hydrate (1:1) is a disaccharide composed of beta-D-galactopyranose and alpha-D-glucopyranose linked via a glycosidic bond. Its chemical formula is C12H22O11·nH2O, and it exhibits hygroscopic properties. This compound is commonly used as a model for carbohydrate chemistry due to its structural complexity and stability in aqueous solutions.
About
CAS No
5989-81-1
English Name
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose hydrate (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C12H24O12
Molecular Weight
360.31 g/mol
SMILES
O.OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)O[C@@H]2CO)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChIKey
WSVLPVUVIUVCRA-KPKNDVKVSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08