Gentiobiose Description

Synonym:6-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose Amygdalose

CAS Number:554-91-6

Purity:≥97%

Molecular Weight:342.30

Molecular Formula:C12H22O11

Solubility:Soluble in water (slightly).

Storage:Store at room temperature

Melting Point:195-197 °C (dec.)

Boiling Point:662.8 °C at 760 mmHg

Density:~1.8 g/cm3 (Predicted)

Application:A disaccharide composed of two units of D-glucose

Gentiobiose is a disaccharide composed of two units of D-glucose joined with a β(1->6) linkage. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water or hot methanol. Gentiobiose is incorporated into the chemical structure of crocin, the chemical compound that gives saffron its color. It is a product of the caramelization of glucose.

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