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Maltobionic acid

Also known as 4-o-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-d-gluconic acid, D-Gluconic acid, 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-, GlyTouCan:G83915AK

CAS 534-42-9Formula C12H22O12Molar mass 358.30 g/molEC 700-394-0
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Maltobionic acid chemical structure, C12H22O12, CAS 534-42-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
534-42-9
Formula
C12H22O12
Molar mass
358.30 g/mol
EC number
700-394-0
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is Maltobionic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Maltobionic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H22O12 and a molar mass of 358.30 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 534-42-9. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid
CAS number
534-42-9
EC number
700-394-0
Molecular formula
C12H22O12
UNII
47RDD4XT2O
MDL number
MFCD30738187
INCI name
MALTOBIONIC ACID
InChIKey
JYTUSYBCFIZPBE-QOKIMYEXSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H22O12/c13-1-3(15)10(7(18)8(19)11(21)22)24-12-9(20)6(17)5(16)4(2-14)23-12/h3-10,12-20H,1-2H2,(H,21,22)/t3-,4-,5-,6+,7-,8-,9-,10-,12-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=C(O)C(O)C(O)C(OC1OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C1O)C(O)CO
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 4-o-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-d-gluconic acid
  • D-Gluconic acid, 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-
  • GlyTouCan:G83915AK
  • cellobionic acid, maltobionic acid, ALPHA-D-GLUCO
  • (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-(((2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)hexanoic acid
  • (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid
  • 4-O-a-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
  • Maltobionsaure
  • 4-O-(alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-gluco-hexonic acid
  • (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-{[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}hexanoic acid
  • 4-O-(|A-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-gluco-hexonic acid
  • (2R 3R 4R 5R)-2 3 5 6-Tetrahydroxy-4-(((2R 3R 4S 5S 6R)-3 4 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)hexanoic acid
  • (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-(((2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)hexanoicacid
  • (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2-yl]oxy-hexanoic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
358.30 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
358.1111 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-5.67calc.
Topological polar surface area
217.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
9calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
11calc.
Rotatable bonds
8calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.92calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
9calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 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, C1CCOCC1

C1CCOCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Tetrahydropyran ring system.

12,069 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

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Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name MALTOBIONIC ACID(buffering)

Cosmetic functions

  • Buffering

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Maltobionic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Maltobionic acid?

Maltobionic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H22O12 and a molar mass of 358.30 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 534-42-9. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Maltobionic acid?

The CAS registry number of Maltobionic acid is 534-42-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Maltobionic acid?

The molecular formula of Maltobionic acid is C12H22O12 and its molar mass is 358.30 g/mol.

What is Maltobionic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Maltobionic acid include buffering.

Is Maltobionic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Maltobionic acid 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 Maltobionic acid?

Maltobionic acid 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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