Compound Q&A
How is Lacto-N-hexaose (CAS: 64003-51-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
Lacto-N-hexaose is synthesized through enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose or through chemical methods involving sequential glycosylation reactions. Enzymatic methods involve the use of β-galactosidase, while chemical methods use precursors like glucose and galactose with appropriate protecting groups and catalysts to achieve high selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
64003-51-6
English Name
LACTO-N-HEXAOSE
Molecular Formula
C40H68N2O31
Molecular Weight
1072.96 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC(C(CO)O)C(C(C=O)O)O)O)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)NC(=O)C)O)CO)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
ZDZMLVPSYYRJNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-23 04:12
