Compound Q&A
How is Glycyrrhizin (CAS: 84775-66-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Glycyrrhizin (CAS: 84775-66-6) is synthesized from the natural product glycyrrhizinic acid, often through hydrogenation of the unsaturated structure. Commonly, the synthesis involves catalytic hydrogenation over palladium or platinum catalysts, yielding high selectivity and good yield. This process is widely used in the production of glycyrrhizin for food and pharmaceutical applications.
About
CAS No
84775-66-6
English Name
Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, ext.
Molecular Formula
C35H35NO14
Molecular Weight
693.65 g/mol
SMILES
OCC1O[C@@H](OC2C=CC([C@@H]3CC(=O)C4C=CC(=CC=4O3)O)=CC=2)C(O[C@@H]2OCC(O)(COC(C3=CNC4=CC=CC=C34)=O)[C@@H]2O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
InChIKey
GNJDLKNJCWOSBO-LKYFMKHGSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 20:06
