Properties
Description
3-O-Methyl-β-D-glucopyranose is a methyl glucoside derivative, soluble in polar solvents and used as a model compound in carbohydrate biochemistry.
Molecular Formula
C7H14O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
3-O-Methyl-β-D-glucopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
3-O-Methyl-β-D-glucopyranose can serve as a model substrate to investigate the impact of methylation on the enzymatic hydrolysis of glucosides.