Compound Q&A
What is 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose (CAS: 604-68-2)?
Answer
1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose is a fully acetylated derivative of glucose, commonly used as a protecting group in organic synthesis. Its chemical formula is C14H22O11, and it is a white crystalline solid with high solubility in organic solvents. This compound is known for its stability and is often employed in carbohydrate chemistry to prevent unwanted reactions during synthesis or analysis.
About
CAS No
604-68-2
English Name
1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose
Molecular Formula
C16H22O11
Molecular Weight
390.34 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OC[C@H]1O[C@H](OC(=O)C)[C@H](OC(=O)C)[C@@H](OC(=O)C)[C@@H]1OC(=O)C
InChIKey
LPTITAGPBXDDGR-LJIZCISZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
