Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose hydrate (1:1) ( CAS: 5989-81-1)?
Answer
This compound finds applications in pharmaceutical research as a precursor for drug development, in food science for studying sugar metabolism, and in industrial processes for polymer synthesis. It is also used in biochemical studies to investigate glycosylation mechanisms and carbohydrate-based materials, leveraging its structural similarity to natural polysaccharides.
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