Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 6-O-beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose (CAS: 554-91-6)?
Answer
6-O-beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose (cellobiose) is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and flavoring agent. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals for its prebiotic properties, aiding in gut health. Research and industrial processes utilize it for cellulose breakdown and fermentation processes.
About
CAS No
554-91-6
English Name
6-O-beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.3 g/mol
SMILES
C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
DLRVVLDZNNYCBX-LIZSDCNHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 07:24
