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(+)-Melezitose

Also known as Melezitose, D-Melezitose, alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl

CAS 597-12-6Formula C18H32O16Molar mass 504.44 g/molEC 209-894-9
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(+)-Melezitose chemical structure, C18H32O16, CAS 597-12-6
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
597-12-6
Formula
C18H32O16
Molar mass
504.44 g/mol
EC number
209-894-9
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is (+)-Melezitose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Melezitose is a trisaccharide produced by insects such as aphids. It has a role as an animal metabolite.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-4-hydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxolan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
CAS number
597-12-6 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
209-894-9
Molecular formula
C18H32O16
UNII
T4T25QN29L
MDL number
MFCD00006627
InChIKey
QWIZNVHXZXRPDR-WSCXOGSTSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H32O16/c19-1-5-8(23)11(26)13(28)16(30-5)32-15-10(25)7(3-21)33-18(15,4-22)34-17-14(29)12(27)9(24)6(2-20)31-17/h5-17,19-29H,1-4H2/t5-,6-,7-,8-,9-,10-,11+,12+,13-,14-,15+,16-,17-,18+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
OCC1OC(OC2C(O)C(CO)OC2(CO)OC2OC(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)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H](O[C@@]2(CO)O[C@@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Melezitose
  • D-Melezitose
  • alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl
  • GlyTouCan:G80689JY
  • O alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1,3)-O beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2,1) alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • D-(+)-Melezitose
  • Melizitose
  • Melicitose
  • (+)-Melezitose, D-Melezitose
  • alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • furanosyl
  • 3-O-| cent-D-Glucopyranosyl-|?-D-fructofuranosyl | cent-D-glucopyranoside
  • Melezitose, (+)-
  • D-Melezitose monohydrate, for bacteriology
  • alpha-d-glucopyranoside,o-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1.fwdarw.3)-beta-d-fructo
  • alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-
  • alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1.fwdarw.3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl
  • O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1,3)-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • o-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-beta-d-fructofuranosyl-alpha-d-glucopyranoside

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
504.44 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
504.169 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-7.57calc.
Topological polar surface area
268.7 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
11calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
16calc.
Rotatable bonds
8calc.
Heavy atoms
34calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
14calc.
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(OC2CCOC2OC2CCCCO2)OC1

C1CCC(OC2CCOC2OC2CCCCO2)OC1

3 rings, 19 atoms.

2 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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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about (+)-Melezitose, based on the data on this page

What is (+)-Melezitose?

Melezitose is a trisaccharide produced by insects such as aphids. It has a role as an animal metabolite.

What is the CAS number of (+)-Melezitose?

The CAS registry number of (+)-Melezitose is 597-12-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of (+)-Melezitose?

The molecular formula of (+)-Melezitose is C18H32O16 and its molar mass is 504.44 g/mol.

What is (+)-Melezitose used for?

Known uses and roles of (+)-Melezitose include animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite and metabolite.

Is (+)-Melezitose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for (+)-Melezitose 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 (+)-Melezitose?

(+)-Melezitose 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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