Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Methyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside (CAS: 617-04-9)?
Answer
Methyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside (CAS: 617-04-9) serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceuticals for antibiotic and drug synthesis. In the food industry, it acts as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer. It is also widely used in research for studying glycosidic bonds and carbohydrate chemistry, and as a precursor for various chemical derivatives.
About
CAS No
617-04-9
English Name
Methyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside
Molecular Formula
C7H14O6
Molecular Weight
194.18 g/mol
SMILES
COC1C(C(C(C(O1)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
HOVAGTYPODGVJG-VEIUFWFVSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
