Compound Q&A
How is 2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl 6-O-benzoyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (CAS: 99-17-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl 6-O-benzoyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside is typically synthesized via a multi-step process involving the benzoylation of glucose followed by the condensation with 2-hydroxymethylphenol. The reaction requires a Lewis acid catalyst and proceeds with good selectivity, yielding a pure product in moderate to high yield.
About
CAS No
99-17-2
English Name
2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl 6-O-benzoyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Molecular Formula
C20H22O8
Molecular Weight
390.39 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3=CC=CC=C3CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
HHSKNLJWHGXWPK-BFMVXSJESA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 18:55
