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Bifurcose

Also known as 1,6-kestotetraose, beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->1)-[beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->6)]-beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside, alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, o-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->1)-O-(beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->6))-beta-D-fructofuranosyl

CAS 3568-31-8Formula C24H42O21Molar mass 666.58 g/mol
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Bifurcose chemical structure, C24H42O21, CAS 3568-31-8
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
3568-31-8
Formula
C24H42O21
Molar mass
666.58 g/mol
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is Bifurcose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

1,6-kestotetraose is a branched tetrasaccharide that consists of sucrose having two additional beta-fructosyl residues attached to the fructose at positions 1 and 6. It is functionally related to a sucrose.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-2,5-bis[[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
CAS number
3568-31-8
Molecular formula
C24H42O21
UNII
D2GS15P7AZ
InChIKey
MMYFQTWHKPSUDE-DLQNOBSRSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C24H42O21/c25-1-8-12(30)16(34)17(35)21(41-8)45-24(7-40-23(6-29)19(37)14(32)10(3-27)43-23)20(38)15(33)11(44-24)4-39-22(5-28)18(36)13(31)9(2-26)42-22/h8-21,25-38H,1-7H2/t8-,9-,10-,11-,12-,13-,14-,15-,16+,17-,18+,19+,20+,21-,22-,23-,24+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
OCC1OC(OC2(COC3(CO)OC(CO)C(O)C3O)OC(COC3(CO)OC(CO)C(O)C3O)C(O)C2O)C(O)C(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@]2([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO[C@]3([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)CO[C@]4([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 1,6-kestotetraose
  • beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->1)-[beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->6)]-beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, o-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->1)-O-(beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->6))-beta-D-fructofuranosyl
  • beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->1)-(beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->6))-beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • GlyTouCan:G53784JZ

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
666.58 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
666.2219 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-9.74calc.
Topological polar surface area
347.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
14calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
21calc.
Rotatable bonds
13calc.
Heavy atoms
45calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
17calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC(OC2(COC3CCCO3)CCC(COC3CCCO3)O2)OC1

C1CCC(OC2(COC3CCCO3)CCC(COC3CCCO3)O2)OC1

4 rings, 26 atoms.

No other chemical in our database has this scaffold.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Bifurcose is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Bifurcose is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Bifurcose, based on the data on this page

What is Bifurcose?

1,6-kestotetraose is a branched tetrasaccharide that consists of sucrose having two additional beta-fructosyl residues attached to the fructose at positions 1 and 6. It is functionally related to a sucrose.

What is the CAS number of Bifurcose?

The CAS registry number of Bifurcose is 3568-31-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Bifurcose?

The molecular formula of Bifurcose is C24H42O21 and its molar mass is 666.58 g/mol.

Is Bifurcose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Bifurcose is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Bifurcose?

Bifurcose is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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