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Gentiobiose



Gentiobiose[1]
IUPAC name 6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose
Other names amygdalose
Identifiers
CAS number 554-91-6
Properties
Molecular formula C12H22O11
Molar mass 342.30 g/mol
Melting point

190-195 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

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.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4288.
 
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