Compound Q&A
What is Maltotetraose (CAS: 34612-38-9)?
Answer
Maltotetraose is a branched oligosaccharide composed of four glucose units linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds. It is a naturally occurring compound found in the hydrolysis of starch and is used in various scientific and industrial applications. With the chemical formula C16H30O15, maltotetraose is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water and commonly used as a research tool in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
About
CAS No
34612-38-9
English Name
Maltotetraose
Molecular Formula
C24H42O21
Molecular Weight
666.58 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@H](O[C@@H]2[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)O)[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]1O[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
LUEWUZLMQUOBSB-ZLBHSGTGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
