Compound Q&A
How is Stevia rebaudiana extract (CAS: 91722-21-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Stevia rebaudiana extract (CAS: 91722-21-3) is usually extracted from the leaves of the Stevia plant using aqueous or ethanol-based solvents. Chemical synthesis methods involve the biotransformation of stevioside to rebaudioside A using microbial biocatalysts, followed by purification steps. The process ensures high purity and selectivity, resulting in a yield of around 60-80%.
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CAS No
91722-21-3
English Name
Stevia rebaudiana, ext.
Molecular Formula
C44H70O23
Molecular Weight
967 g/mol
SMILES
CC12CCCC(C1CCC34C2CCC(C3)(C(=C)C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)O)O)O)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)O)O)O)(C)C(=O)OC8C(C(C(C(O8)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
HELXLJCILKEWJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-04-01 03:49
