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Melibionic acid

Also known as 6-O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid, GlyTouCan:G85175NU, Potassium melibionate

CAS 21675-38-7Formula C12H22O12Molar mass 358.30 g/mol
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Melibionic acid chemical structure, C12H22O12, CAS 21675-38-7
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
21675-38-7
Formula
C12H22O12
Molar mass
358.30 g/mol
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is Melibionic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Melibionic acid is a disaccharide consisting alpha-D-galactosyl and D-gluconic acid residues joined by a (16)-linkage. It is a carbohydrate acid and a disaccharide. It is functionally related to a melibiose.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid
CAS number
21675-38-7 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C12H22O12
InChIKey
MUUBPEHTAPZMCA-RQPDCMAESA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H22O12/c13-1-4-6(16)8(18)10(20)12(24-4)23-2-3(14)5(15)7(17)9(19)11(21)22/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(O)C(O)COC1OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)OC[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 6-O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
  • GlyTouCan:G85175NU
  • Potassium melibionate
  • 6-O-Hexopyranosylhexonic acid
  • (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexanoic acid
  • alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-D-gluconic acid

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
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

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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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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Melibionic acid?

Melibionic acid is a disaccharide consisting alpha-D-galactosyl and D-gluconic acid residues joined by a (16)-linkage. It is a carbohydrate acid and a disaccharide. It is functionally related to a melibiose.

What is the CAS number of Melibionic acid?

The CAS registry number of Melibionic acid is 21675-38-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Melibionic acid?

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

Is Melibionic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Melibionic 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 Melibionic acid?

Melibionic 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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