Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose (CAS: 604-68-2)?
Answer
This compound is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of glycosides and other glucose-based molecules. It also finds applications in analytical chemistry for structure elucidation and in the food industry as a flavor enhancer. Additionally, it is used in research related to carbohydrate metabolism and in the development of new drugs and biochemical compounds.
About
CAS No
604-68-2
English Name
1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose
Molecular Formula
C16H22O11
Molecular Weight
390.3410000000002 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
