Compound Q&A
What is Stachyose tetrahydrate (CAS: 10094-58-3)?
Answer
Stachyose tetrahydrate is a naturally occurring carbohydrate compound with the chemical formula C21H38O21. It is a galactose-based oligosaccharide composed of four sugar units: galactose, glucose, fructose, and another galactose. This compound is known for its high water solubility and is commonly found in legumes and other plant sources. Its tetrahydrate form indicates it contains four water molecules per unit of the compound.
About
CAS No
10094-58-3
English Name
Stachyose tetrahydrate
Molecular Formula
C24H50O25
Molecular Weight
738.64 g/mol
SMILES
C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OCC3C(C(C(C(O3)OC4(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O.O.O.O.O
InChIKey
HBMFPWLQNWOKBV-PZPQTUTQSA-N
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