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Stachyose

Also known as GlyTouCan:G21073BE, alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-, beta-D-fructofuranosyl O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-alpha-D-galactopyranoside

CAS 470-55-3Formula C24H42O21Molar mass 666.58 g/molEC 207-427-3
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Stachyose chemical structure, C24H42O21, CAS 470-55-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
470-55-3
Formula
C24H42O21
Molar mass
666.58 g/mol
EC number
207-427-3
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is Stachyose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Stachyose is a tetrasaccharide consisting of sucrose having an alpha-D-galactosyl-(16)-alpha-D-galactosyl moiety attached at the 6-position of the glucose. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a tetrasaccharide and a raffinose family oligosaccharide. It is functionally related to a raffinose and a sucrose.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-6-[[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
CAS number
470-55-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
207-427-3
Molecular formula
C24H42O21
MDL number
MFCD00006631
InChIKey
UQZIYBXSHAGNOE-XNSRJBNMSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C24H42O21/c25-1-6-10(28)14(32)17(35)21(41-6)39-3-8-11(29)15(33)18(36)22(42-8)40-4-9-12(30)16(34)19(37)23(43-9)45-24(5-27)20(38)13(31)7(2-26)44-24/h6-23,25-38H,1-5H2/t6-,7-,8-,9-,10+,11+,12-,13-,14+,15+,16+,17-,18-,19-,20+,21+,22+,23-,24+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
OCC1OC(OCC2OC(OCC3OC(OC4(CO)OC(CO)C(O)C4O)C(O)C(O)C3O)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)OC[C@@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O3)O[C@]4([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O4)CO)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • GlyTouCan:G21073BE
  • alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-
  • beta-D-fructofuranosyl O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-alpha-D-galactopyranoside
  • D-Stachyose
  • Lupeose
  • Manneotetrose
  • b-D-Fructofuranosyl-O-a-D-galactopyranosyl-1-6-O-a-D-galactopyranosyl-1-6-a-D-glucopyranoside
  • Stachyose - 70%
  • Stachyose hydrate - 80%
  • ?-D-Gal-(1?6)-?-D-Gal-(1?6)-?-D-Glc-(1?2)-?-D-Fru
  • alpha-D-Galp-(1->6)-alpha-D-Galp-(1->6)-alpha-D-Glcp-(1->2)-beta-D-Fruf
  • alpha-D-Galp-(1->6)-alpha-D-Galp-(1->6)-alpha-D-Glcp-(1<->2)-beta-D-Fruf
  • ?-D-Fructofuranosyl O-?-D-galactopyranosyl-(1?6)-O-?-D-galactopyranosyl-(1?6)-?-D- glucopyranoside
  • beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • beta-D-fructofuranosyl O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)-alpha-D-Glucopyranoside
  • beta-D-Fructofuranosyl O-alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
  • O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)o-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->6)O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-beta-D-fructofuranoside

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
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
11calc.
Heavy atoms
45calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
19calc.
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(OCC2CCCC(OCC3CCCC(OC4CCCO4)O3)O2)OC1

C1CCC(OCC2CCCC(OCC3CCCC(OC4CCCO4)O3)O2)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

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite
  • plant 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 Stachyose 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 Stachyose is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Stachyose?

Stachyose is a tetrasaccharide consisting of sucrose having an alpha-D-galactosyl-(16)-alpha-D-galactosyl moiety attached at the 6-position of the glucose. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a tetrasaccharide and a raffinose family oligosaccharide.

What is the CAS number of Stachyose?

The CAS registry number of Stachyose is 470-55-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Stachyose?

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

What is Stachyose used for?

Known uses and roles of Stachyose include animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, mammalian metabolite, metabolite, mouse metabolite and 1 more.

Is Stachyose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Stachyose 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 Stachyose?

Stachyose 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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