Compound Q&A
What is Octaacetyl-beta-maltose (CAS: 22352-19-8)?
Answer
Octaacetyl-beta-maltose, also known as 8-O-acetylmaltotetraose, is a glycoside composed of a beta-maltose backbone fully acetylated with eight acetate groups. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder with a molecular weight of approximately 724.5 g/mol. This compound is water-soluble and has a sweet taste, making it useful in various applications.
About
CAS No
22352-19-8
English Name
Octaacetyl-beta-maltose
Molecular Formula
C28H38O19
Molecular Weight
678.59 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C
InChIKey
WOTQVEKSRLZRSX-QACPWNKNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:19
