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Glycogen

Also known as Phytoglycogen, Lyoglycogen, Glycogenum

CAS 9005-79-2Formula C24H42O21Molar mass 666.58 g/molEC 232-683-8
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Glycogen chemical structure, C24H42O21, CAS 9005-79-2
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
9005-79-2
Formula
C24H42O21
Molar mass
666.58 g/mol
EC number
232-683-8
HS code
294000
Category
Humectants

What is Glycogen?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

glycogen has been reported in Aliger gigas, Streptomyces albidoflavus, and other organisms.

Glycogen is a polysaccharide.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-3-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
CAS number
9005-79-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 149820-99-5
EC number
232-683-8
Molecular formula
C24H42O21
MDL number
MFCD00081547
INCI name
GLYCOGEN
InChIKey
BYSGBSNPRWKUQH-UJDJLXLFSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C24H42O21/c25-1-5-9(28)11(30)16(35)22(41-5)39-4-8-20(45-23-17(36)12(31)10(29)6(2-26)42-23)14(33)18(37)24(43-8)44-19-7(3-27)40-21(38)15(34)13(19)32/h5-38H,1-4H2/t5-,6-,7-,8-,9-,10-,11+,12+,13-,14-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21+,22+,23-,24-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
OCC1OC(OCC2OC(OC3C(CO)OC(O)C(O)C3O)C(O)C(O)C2OC2OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C2O)C(O)C(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)OC[C@@H]2[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O2)O[C@@H]3[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)CO)O)O)O[C@@H]4[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Phytoglycogen
  • Lyoglycogen
  • Glycogenum
  • GlyTouCan:G99991IU
  • Glycogen from oyster
  • Glycogen from bovine liver
  • Glycogen, Mussel
  • alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-[alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)]-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranose
  • I+/--D-Glucopyranose, O-I+/--D-glucopyranosyl-(1a4)-O-[I+/--D-glucopyranosyl-(1a6)]-O-I+/--D-glucopyranosyl-(1a4)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
666.58 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
666.2219 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-9.75calc.
Topological polar surface area
347.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
14calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
21calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
45calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
20calc.
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(OCC2OC(OC3CCCOC3)CCC2OC2CCCCO2)OC1

C1CCC(OCC2OC(OC3CCCOC3)CCC2OC2CCCCO2)OC1

4 rings, 28 atoms.

3 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name GLYCOGEN(humectant, skin conditioning)

Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fungal metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Functional uses

  • Humectant
  • Softener and conditioner

Cosmetic functions

  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Exempt from Chemical Data Reporting

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Glycogen 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 Glycogen is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Glycogen?

glycogen has been reported in Aliger gigas, Streptomyces albidoflavus, and other organisms.

What is the CAS number of Glycogen?

The CAS registry number of Glycogen is 9005-79-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 149820-99-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Glycogen?

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

What is Glycogen used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Glycogen hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Glycogen 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 Glycogen?

Glycogen 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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