Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Pentosan (CAS: 37319-17-8)?
Answer
Pentosan (CAS: 37319-17-8) is a water-soluble polymer with a molecular weight ranging from 1000 to 100,000 Da. It crystallizes in the form of fine white crystals. Pentosan is highly reactive with hydroxyl and ketone groups, making it suitable for several chemical reactions. It has a solubility of up to 50 g/L in water at room temperature.
About
CAS No
37319-17-8
English Name
Pentosan
Molecular Formula
C29H38Na10O50S9
Molecular Weight
1705.1 g/mol
SMILES
COC1COC(C(C1OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OC2COC(C(C2OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OC3COC(C(C3OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OC4C(C(C(C(O4)C(=O)[O-])OC)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OC5COC(C(C5OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OC.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
MSJQCBORNZDNDU-UHFFFAOYSA-D
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
